BESS Senior Engineer

To strengthen and expand our leading position in renewable energy advisory across Sub-Saharan Africa, we are looking for a Battery and Energy Storage System (BESS) Engineer to join our team based in Cape Town, South Africa.

The core responsabilities are structured around three core pillars:

1. Technical Expertise:

Feasibility

• Advise clients on the selection of cutting-edge battery technologies
• Support optimal system sizing, including hybridisation with solar and wind assets
• Assess technical and financial feasibility of BESS deployments within African markets

Strategy

• Conduct market and regulatory analyses across Sub-Saharan Africa
• Identify revenue streams including energy trading, ancillary services, and flexibility markets
• Support client decision-making through data-driven insights and modelling

Development

• Support BESS projects from early-stage design through to contracting, construction, and commissioning
• Contribute to technical specifications, procurement processes, and contractor evaluation

Operation & Performance

• Provide recommendations to improve system availability, performance, and lifespan
• Support clients in optimising operational strategies and asset management

Grid Integration

• Address grid integration challenges specific to emerging and evolving power systems
• Support the integration of storage solutions into utility and hybrid systems

2. Growth & Standardization:

• Contribute to the development of 3E’s storage offering across Africa.
• Support the definition of a regional roadmap for BESS services.
• Develop tools, methodologies, templates, and guidelines to ensure consistent delivery quality.
• Continuously improve processes based on project experience and regional learning

3. Training & Knowledge Transfer:

• Mentor and train colleagues on BESS-related topics, ensuring the consistent upskilling of company personnel.
• Facilitate the exchange of technical knowledge and best practices across all global offices.