Senior Project Engineer – BESS & Hybrid Energy

About the job

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to take technical ownership of industrial and utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and hybrid PV+BESS projects across the full project lifecycle. This is a senior technical leadership role, requiring the ability to lead engineering execution, manage complex interfaces, engage directly with clients and suppliers, and drive projects through commissioning and final acceptance. Key Responsibilities • Take overall technical ownership of BESS and hybrid energy projects from handover through commissioning, acceptance and close-out. • Lead engineering execution strategies and internal technical handover processes. • Review and validate project scope, technical assumptions, contractual obligations, performance guarantees and engineering requirements. • Identify, assess and manage technical risks, deviations, design changes and project interfaces. • Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams and subject matter experts. • Review, approve and manage engineering deliverables, including electrical designs, drawings, technical studies, cable plans, control architectures and communication systems. • Ensure all engineering solutions meet contractual, performance, quality, safety and regulatory requirements. • Lead technical coordination between battery suppliers, inverter manufacturers, EPC contractors, customers, utilities and third-party service providers. • Review and challenge supplier calculations, designs, drawings and technical submissions. • Oversee battery sizing, load profiles and performance requirements during project execution and application engineering. • Lead technical discussions with battery manufacturers covering system design, technical agreements, warranties, FAT/SAT and performance guarantees. • Define and approve FAT and SAT requirements and oversee technical testing and commissioning activities. • Provide technical leadership around Power Plant Controllers, monitoring systems, communications, metering and Point of Interconnection requirements. • Manage complex system integration and communication interfaces, including signal lists and integration architecture. • Lead the resolution of technical issues during manufacturing, installation, commissioning and warranty periods. • Participate in senior-level customer meetings, technical reviews, design workshops and contractual clarification discussions. • Drive technical project close-out, including punch-list resolution, documentation and final acceptance. • Support the development and standardisation of engineering methodologies, processes and technical standards. • Contribute to the development of regional engineering capability and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers. • Provide application engineering support when required, including system sizing and pre-construction design. • Represent our client professionally with customers, suppliers, utilities, regulators and industry stakeholders. • Travel extensively to project sites across Southern and East Africa. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering. • Minimum 6 – 8 years’ relevant experience in Project Engineering, with strong exposure to Solar PV, BESS or hybrid energy systems. • Proven experience taking technical ownership of complex BESS or renewable energy projects. • Strong understanding of utility-scale BESS systems, electrical integration, controls, communications and grid interfaces. • Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex technical interfaces. • Strong knowledge of project execution, commissioning, FAT/SAT and technical acceptance processes. • Experience engaging directly with clients, EPC contractors, OEMs, utilities and other senior stakeholders. • Strong commercial and contractual awareness, with the ability to translate project requirements into executable engineering solutions. • Excellent technical documentation, reporting and problem-solving capabilities. • Strong leadership, decision-making and stakeholder management skills. • Willingness to travel frequently throughout Southern and East Africa. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Submit your CV to engineering.jobs@mspstaffing.co.za or call 021 555 0432. Visit our website for more exciting career opportunities: MSP Staffing Careers

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