Senior Battery & Electrical Systems Engineer - Grid Storage

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

Job summary

A leading engineering and energy solutions organisation in South Africa is seeking an experienced engineer to work on battery systems. You will collaborate across teams to design and integrate robust battery technologies for utility-scale applications. The ideal candidate has a BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering and 5–9 years of relevant experience, focusing on performance and safety. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years’ experience in battery systems, power systems, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of BESS technologies, control logic, and system behaviour.
• Experience with grid integration, renewable interfacing, or utility-scale applications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Battery systems

Power systems

System optimisation

Grid integration

Technical problem solving

Education

BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering and energy solutions organisation in South Africa is seeking an experienced engineer to work on battery systems. You will collaborate across teams to design and integrate robust battery technologies for utility-scale applications. The ideal candidate has a BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering and 5–9 years of relevant experience, focusing on performance and safety. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in sustainable energy solutions.