Senior Battery & Electrical Systems Engineer

Edge Executive Search; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and energy solutions firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled engineer to work on advanced battery systems. The role focuses on end-to-end engineering, ensuring performance and integration with broader energy infrastructure. Ideal candidates should have a BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering and 5–9 years of experience in related fields. The position involves selecting battery technologies, designing integration systems, and developing optimization logic. Strong problem-solving skills and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of experience in battery systems, power systems, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of BESS technologies and system behavior.
• Experience with grid integration and renewable interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Select, size, and evaluate battery technologies including Li-ion and hybrid systems.
• Design integration with renewable generation and grid-connected applications.
• Develop charge and discharge control logic for system optimization.

Skills

Battery systems engineering

Control logic development

Grid integration

Problem-solving

Education

BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering and energy solutions firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled engineer to work on advanced battery systems. The role focuses on end-to-end engineering, ensuring performance and integration with broader energy infrastructure. Ideal candidates should have a BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering and 5–9 years of experience in related fields. The position involves selecting battery technologies, designing integration systems, and developing optimization logic. Strong problem-solving skills and adherence to safety standards are essential.