Our client is seeking an experienced BESS System Engineer to take technical ownership of industrial-scale Battery Energy Storage System solutions. This is a senior engineering opportunity for a professional with deep BESS expertise who can develop complete system designs while supporting commercial, tendering and project delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical design of industrial-scale BESS solutions.
- Develop complete system architectures for high-voltage BESS installations.
- Provide technical input into costing, tendering and solution development.
- Evaluate battery systems, PCS, switchgear, transformers and associated electrical infrastructure.
- Work closely with EPC contractors, customers and internal commercial and project teams.
- Provide technical support throughout project development and delivery.
- Support FAT, commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing activities.
- Travel across South Africa and the SADC region as required.
Requirements:
- Engineering degree.
- Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems.
- Strong experience with high-voltage BESS, preferably systems above 1 MW.
- Knowledge of BESF 5.3 requirements and applicable standards and regulations.
- Comprehensive understanding of LFP battery chemistry, cell technology and BESS architecture.
- Strong understanding of medium-voltage systems, switchgear and transformer design.
- Knowledge of PCS technology in the approximate 250 kW to 2.5 MW range.
- Ability to develop technically sound and commercially competitive BESS solutions.
- Strong technical communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Willingness to travel within South Africa and the SADC region.
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Desired Skills:
- BESS SYSTEM ENGINEER
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