Senior Electrical Engineer: BESS & Renewable Energy

MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and integration of advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You will work at the intersection of electrical engineering, power electronics and renewables to deliver next-generation energy storage solutions.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, ensuring compliance with SANS and grid codes, and guiding prototypes to commissioning in grid-tied and off-grid applications. SAIEE membership is mandatory.

Qualifications

• BSc, BEng or BTech in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Active SAIEE membership – mandatory.
• 5–7 years’ relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Strong experience in solar PV, BESS, microgrids or related renewable energy systems.
• ECSA registration as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and electromechanical design for BESS solutions.
• Integrate BMS with inverter technologies across grid-tied, off-grid and peak-shaving apps.
• Ensure designs comply with SANS and municipal grid codes.
• Lead engineering activities from concept to commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineering staff and promote safety and quality.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power electronics

Leadership

Communication

Solar PV

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

SAIEE membership (mandatory)

ECSA Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng (advantageous)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and integration of advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You will work at the intersection of electrical engineering, power electronics and renewables to deliver next-generation energy storage solutions.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, ensuring compliance with SANS and grid codes, and guiding prototypes to commissioning in grid-tied and off-grid applications. SAIEE membership is mandatory.