Electrical Engineer

Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing High Voltage Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety, and operational requirements.

Requirements:

• BEng (Electrical/BSc (Electrical Engineering) or similar
• Minimum 4 years’ work experience in same or similar role
• Proven experience in High Voltage design.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills and coordination abilities
• Proficiency in IT and relevant engineering software.

Skills, Competencies and Attributes:

• Expertise in design and software for high-voltage systems
• Strong product life cycle engineering experience
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• High level of problem solving and analytical thinking
• Effective communication skills and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to identify and prioritize customer needs
• High energy levels and the ability to thrive under pressure
• Ability to achieve results in a quality, timely and cost-effective way.
• High attention to detail and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Key Performance:

• Design & Development
• Develop and review electrical configurations for BESS.
• Design, prepare, simulate, test, and implement designs, drawings, technological concepts, reports, and solutions.
• Produce high-quality design and technical documentation that adheres to engineering principles for internal and external purposes.
• Innovate new designs, technological concepts, and solutions and enhance existing systems.
• Conduct investigation and fault finding on current and new design, technological concepts, and development solutions.
• Implement and manage new technical integrations to enhance project performance.
• Develop production and testing equipment including documentation packs.
• Provide production support, test instructions, and training.
• Hold regular reviews with relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and implement design improvements, value engineering solutions, and upgrades.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of designs and modifications.
• Technical Support:
• Provide technical support during the design, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Assist technicians in project execution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to BESS equipment and systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for technical failures and/or issues.

Email your CV to clint@wcp.co.za