Senior Energy Storage Architect | Grid & Battery Systems

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Training and certifications

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Energy Storage Solutions Architect to join our team in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will design and implement large-scale battery energy storage systems, integrating with grid infrastructure and renewable sources.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in energy storage or power electronics, strong knowledge of battery technologies, EMS/SCADA, and hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink or PSCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years in design/architecture of energy storage systems or power electronics.
• In-depth knowledge of Li-ion, flow batteries and other chemistries.
• Experience with grid interconnection codes and power conversion systems.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD or similar simulation tools.
• Strong EMS/SCADA understanding.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design comprehensive energy storage systems, including BMS, inverters, and control strategies.
• Evaluate and select battery technologies and power conversion equipment based on project needs.
• Develop detailed system designs, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Model and simulate system performance to optimize design and identify issues.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Conduct site assessments and provide technical support during installation/commissioning.
• Stay current with advancements in energy storage tech, market trends, and regulations.
• Prepare technical proposals and present solutions to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power electronics

EMS/SCADA

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Energy Storage Solutions Architect to join our team in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will design and implement large-scale battery energy storage systems, integrating with grid infrastructure and renewable sources.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in energy storage or power electronics, strong knowledge of battery technologies, EMS/SCADA, and hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink or PSCAD.