Sandton: Battery & Electrical Integral Engineer | Midrand | Permanent (Mid Level) posted by Edgexec (Pty) Ltd

If youre passionate about energy innovation and want to shape the future of utility-scale storage, this role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of power systems engineering. Join a team building advanced, integrated battery technologies for real-world application.

This role focuses on end-to-end engineering of battery and electrical systems, with emphasis on performance, safety, and seamless integration into broader energy infrastructure. You will work across multiple technology types, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, efficient, and scalable solutions.

Our client is a leading engineering and energy solutions organisation known for delivering specialised renewable and storage projects across the continent. Their teams operate at the intersection of innovation, technical depth, and practical utility, developing systems that support long-term sustainability.

What Youll Do

• Select, 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

• Engineer thermal management, fire suppression, and safety protocols

• Conduct performance testing and develop system acceptance criteria

What You Bring

• BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering (Pr Eng advantageous)

• 59 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

• Ability to solve technical problems with practical, implementable solutions

What Success Looks Like

• Delivery of robust, compliant, and efficient BESS designs

• Effective integration of systems into broader power and renewable environments

• Strong collaboration across engineering, operations, and project teams

• Consistent adherence to safety, performance, and quality standards