Principal Application Engineer - Africa

About the role

Aggreko is looking for a Principal Application Engineer for its Africa business, based in Kempton Park. The role acts as a senior technical authority supporting complex power generation and renewable energy projects, working with Sales, Project Engineering and Commercial teams to turn customer needs into commercially viable, technically robust solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop customer-focused engineered solutions by working closely with Sales teams and understanding application requirements.
• Lead concept development and outline engineering for complex enquiries, including RFQs and tenders exceeding $10M USD.
• Provide technical expertise in customer meetings, giving application overviews and technical sales training on new and existing technologies.
• Work with Project Engineering teams to validate and refine technical solutions and build local project capability.
• Advise Commercial teams on technical bid components, material specifications and costing inputs for bespoke equipment.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet operational excellence standards and comply with health, safety and environmental requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in power engineering and/or renewable energy applications.
• Experience managing complex technical inputs for large-scale proposals and supporting pre-sales or customer-facing engineering.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, especially within Africa; cross-cultural work experience is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of power generation equipment, energy storage systems, solar PV and related infrastructure.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with resilience, objectivity and cultural sensitivity in global environments.

What we offer

• Full-time role based in Kempton Park, Africa.
• Competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits.
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
• A safety-first culture.