Senior Energy Storage Solutions Architect – Hybrid (Paarl)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced medical coverage

Retirement planning

Hybrid work model

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Energy Storage Solutions Architect based near Paarl, Western Cape. You will design and implement state-of-the-art battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support renewable generation, grid stability, and EV infrastructure, leading a team of experts from concept to commissioning.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in power systems with a strong focus on energy storage, BMS, inverters, and control strategies, and will contribute to pre-sales technical consultations and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of power systems with energy storage focus.
• Proven experience in designing storage solutions for grid-scale or commercial use.
• Knowledge of BMS, inverters, control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect comprehensive energy storage solutions incl. battery systems, power conversion, and control software.
• Evaluate energy storage technologies based on project requirements.
• Develop detailed system configurations: sizing, components, integration strategies.
• Collaborate with clients and engineering teams to define system requirements.
• Perform technical due diligence and risk assessments for storage projects.
• Develop models to predict performance and grid impact.
• Provide technical leadership through project lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
• Stay updated on storage trends and grid modernization.
• Prepare technical documentation and proposals for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Power systems

Battery tech

BMS experience

System design

Education

MSc in EE

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Energy Storage Solutions Architect based near Paarl, Western Cape. You will design and implement state-of-the-art battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support renewable generation, grid stability, and EV infrastructure, leading a team of experts from concept to commissioning.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in power systems with a strong focus on energy storage, BMS, inverters, and control strategies, and will contribute to pre-sales technical consultations and