BESS Electrical Engineering Manager

Green Recruitment; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus package

Homeworking 3 days/week

Growth opportunities

Entrepreneurial environment with high-

Personal development

Job summary

Green Recruitment in Brussels Region is seeking a Senior BESS Electrical Engineering Manager to lead engineering design and coordination across large wind and battery storage projects. You will define technical specifications, manage tenders, and oversee interfaces with suppliers, EPCs, and regulators.

The role demands 5+ years in energy infrastructure, mastery of BESS or HV systems, and fluency in Dutch or French.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years in engineering/construction of large energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with BESS technologies or HV electrical systems.
• Multidisciplinary project coordination experience.
• Understanding of grid connection and permitting processes.
• Fluent in Dutch or French.
• Analytical, hands-on and able to work in a fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and coordination across wind and BESS projects.
• Define technical specifications and manage tendering with suppliers and contractors.
• Coordinate EPC contractors and external partners across all project phases.
• Ensure compliance with Belgian regulations, technical standards, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Support asset performance through KPI monitoring and degradation analysis.

Skills

BESS tech

HV electrical systems

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Grid connection

Analytical thinking

Hands-on

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical/Civil/Industrial Engineering

Job description

For our client, a fast-growing renewable energy developer, active in the development, financing, and ownership of large-scale Wind and BESS projects, Green Recruitment is looking for a:

Senior BESS Electrical Engineering Manager

Brussels Region

• You will play a central role in the development, engineering, and construction of large-scale Wind and BESS projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards.
• You actively initiate, develop, and guide the engineering and execution of large battery storage projects (typically >100 M EUR investment size).
• You lead the engineering design and coordination across multiple projects, covering electrical (BESS) aspects.
• You define technical specifications and manage tendering processes, acting as the main technical interface with suppliers, integrators, and contractors.
• You monitor and coordinate the work of EPC contractors, engineers, consultants, and other external partners across all project phases.
• You ensure compliance with Belgian regulations, technical standards, and site‑specific constraints, with a focus on performance, safety, and cost efficiency.
• You coordinate internal stakeholders (development, procurement, construction, HSE) and manage communication with external stakeholders (TSO, permitting authorities, consultants, etc.).
• You contribute to the development phase through site assessments and feasibility studies, layout optimization and basic engineering and civil design input (foundations, drainage, infrastructure)
• You oversee key technical aspects, including: BESS system design and integration, HV/MV substations and grid connection Cabling, protection systems, and electrical infrastructure and Civil works and site infrastructure
• You act as engineering lead during construction, including site visits, inspections, factory visits, and participation in FAT/SAT.
• You manage project documentation, risks, quality, and reporting, while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• You support asset performance by contributing to battery degradation analysis, KPI monitoring, and technical performance evaluation.

Your Profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent by experience).
• You have at least 5 years of experience in engineering and/or construction of large energy or infrastructure projects, ideally in battery storage or renewables.
• You bring strong expertise in:
• BESS technologies or HV electrical systems
• Multidisciplinary project coordination
• You have experience managing complex projects simultaneously from a project engineering or owner’s engineer’s perspective.
• You understand project development, permitting, and grid connection processes.
• You are analytically strong and able to understand and optimize technical and financial parameters in complex projects.
• You are hands‑on, solution‑oriented, and able to get things done in a fast‑growing environment.
• You have strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• You are fluent in Dutch or French.
• You are passionate about the energy transition and battery technologies.

Offer

• A chance to be part of an entrepreneurial environment with a strong impact on the energy transition.
• Possibility to work in a company with a very strong growth path
• An environment with opportunities for personal development and growth
• You have a strong impact and responsibility in the company.
• You will be offered a competitive salary with extra-legal advantages such as a company car and bonus package
• Homeworking 3 days/week possible

Interested?

All applications will be treated with the utmost discretion!