BESS Engineer (m/f/d)
About the Company
Our client is a leading international renewable energy developer and independent power producer (IPP) with a strong presence across multiple European markets. The business develops, finances, builds, and operates utility-scale renewable energy assets, with a growing focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support grid stability and the energy transition.
As part of its continued expansion, the company is seeking an Energy Storage Project Engineer to support the technical development of standalone and co-located BESS projects across Germany.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical design and engineering assessment of utility-scale BESS projects from early-stage development through Ready-to-Build (RtB).
- Conduct feasibility studies, system sizing, and technical evaluations to support project development and investment decisions.
- Collaborate with project development, grid, commercial, and permitting teams to ensure project viability and technical alignment.
- Develop and review technical documentation, specifications, and engineering deliverables.
- Support supplier selection, technology assessment, and technical due diligence processes.
- Optimize project designs to improve technical performance, constructability, and commercial outcomes.
- Provide technical input for tenders, commercial proposals, and stakeholder presentations.
- Monitor market developments, emerging technologies, and industry best practices within the energy storage sector.
- Act as a technical interface between internal teams, consultants, equipment suppliers, and external stakeholders.
- Support the standardisation of engineering processes, technical methodologies, and performance indicators across the portfolio.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience delivering or developing utility-scale renewable energy and/or battery storage projects.
- Strong understanding of BESS technologies, power systems, and electrical infrastructure.
- Knowledge of grid connection requirements and energy storage project development processes.
- Experience conducting technical due diligence, feasibility assessments, and engineering studies.
- Ability to evaluate and compare technical solutions from suppliers and engineering partners.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset.
- Fluent German and English language skills.
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