Bring your energy to Aggreko as Principal Application Engineer. The role serves as a senior technical authority supporting complex power generation and renewable energy projects. The role provides deep technical expertise during pre‑sales, leads concept and outline engineering for high‑value tenders, and ensures solutions align with operational, safety, and financial standards.Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.Role Overview: Working in close partnership with Sales, Project Engineering, and Commercial teams, this position is responsible for translating customer requirements into practical, engineered solutions that are commercially viable and technically robust.What you’ll do: <ul><li>Develop customer‑focused engineered solutions by collaborating closely with Sales teams and understanding application requirements.</li><li>Lead concept development and outline engineering for complex enquiries, including RFQs and tenders exceeding $10M USD.</li><li>Provide technical expertise in customer meetings, delivering application overviews and technical sales training on new and existing technologies.</li><li>Work with Project Engineering teams to validate and refine proposed technical solutions and build local project capability.</li><li>Advise Commercial teams on technical bid components, material specifications, and costing inputs for bespoke equipment.</li><li>Ensure all engineering deliverables meet operational excellence standards and comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements.</li></ul>You’ll have the following skills and experience: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Chartered Engineer status preferred.</li><li>Minimum 10 years of experience in power engineering and/or renewable energy applications.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of power generation equipment, energy storage systems, solar PV and related infrastructure.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally, with resilience, objectivity, and cultural sensitivity in global environments.</li><li>Experience managing complex technical inputs for large‑scale proposals and supporting pre‑sales or customer‑facing engineering activities.</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel internationally, especially within the Africa region; cross‑cultural work experience is an advantage.</li></ul>What you’ll get:<ul><li>Full-time role based in Kempton Park, Africa</li><li>Competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits</li><li>Continuous learning and career development opportunities</li><li>A safety-first culture where your team’s wellbeing is paramount</li></ul>Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent. If that feels like you, apply now and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.#LI-AS1Equal employment opportunityWe welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

As the global leader in temporary power, temperature control and energy solutions, we enable our customers to achieve their goals through a range of innovative, flexible, class-leading modular solutions.&nbsp;
Utilising the latest technologies, we combine innovative thinking with our sector knowledge to deliver the best results; where, when and for as long as needed.
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Working at Aggreko is more than just a job. We care about the people who work with us and want to ensure that our employees have a fulfilling career, work in a safe environment, are happy and share our values. We encourage all our employees to expand their skills and knowledge, so you are able to grow and become the future of our business.
We welcome employees from all backgrounds, disciplines and abilities, to assist us in achieving our global goals. So are you ready to join a team of great people? Get in touch.&nbsp;

Principal Application Engineer - Africa

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