BESS Project Engineer

enshift AG; Baar; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Training in renewables and project mgm

Dynamic, innovative environment

Impact on energy transition

Job summary

enshift AG is seeking a BESS Project Engineer to analyze energy data, support AI-based price and energy forecast development, and generate actionable insights from project performance. You will drive battery projects from planning to commissioning in a fast-growing, international setting.

Join a dynamic team that aims to advance renewable energy adoption, optimize grid connections, and reduce CO2 emissions across real estate and industrial clients.

Qualifications

• Technical university degree in electrical or energy engineering.
• Professional experience in renewable-energy, electrical-infrastructure or energy-storage projects.
• Good understanding of electrical systems, grid connections and technical project delivery.
• Experience with BESS, medium-voltage systems, EMS integration or project commissioning is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document battery potential across enshift’s project pipeline.
• Carry out technical and commercial feasibility studies for BESS projects.
• Develop battery sizing, installation, grid-connection and operating concepts.
• Manage battery projects from initial assessment and offer preparation through contracting, technical planning, execution and commissioning.
• Define requirements and support the selection of BESS, EMS and medium-voltage station solutions.
• Coordinate customers, utilities, authorities, suppliers, installers and internal project teams.
• Establish repeatable processes and standards for developing and delivering battery projects.

Skills

German

English

French

Italian

Structured mindset

Ownership

Education

Technical university degree in Electrical/Energy Engineering

Job description

Drive the energy transition by providing sustainable technological solutions through our digital platform, facilitating from planning to contract tendering to implementation of renewable energy systems in real estate and industrial companies. We enable our customers to increase the economic efficiency and CO2 balance of their properties while minimizing technical, commercial, and energy risks.

To strengthen our Operations team, we are looking for a BESS Project Engineer who will contribute to the analysis of energy data, support the development of AI-based price and energy forecasts, and generate actionable insights through the analysis of operational and financial performance. Join this energy revolution and help us transform energy supply in a sustainable and economically viable way!

Tasks

• Assess and document battery potential across enshift’s project pipeline.
• Carry out technical and commercial feasibility studies for BESS projects.
• Develop battery sizing, installation, grid-connection and operating concepts.
• Manage battery projects from initial assessment and offer preparation through contracting, technical planning, execution and commissioning.
• Define requirements and support the selection of BESS, EMS and medium-voltage station solutions.
• Coordinate customers, utilities, authorities, suppliers, installers and internal project teams.
• Establish repeatable processes and standards for developing and delivering battery projects.

Requirements

• Technical university degree in electrical engineering, energy engineering or a related field.
• Professional experience in renewable-energy, electrical-infrastructure or energy-storage projects.
• Good understanding of electrical systems, grid connections and technical project delivery.
• Experience with BESS, medium-voltage systems, EMS integration or project commissioning is an advantage.
• Fluent German and English; French or Italian would be an advantage.
• Structured and proactive personality with a strong sense of ownership.
• Resilience and flexibility to succeed in a fast-growing, international environment.

Benefits

• An attractive salary package and exciting development opportunities
• Further training in renewable energies and project management
• A dynamic, innovative environment with short decision-making processes and plenty of creative freedom
• The opportunity to play an active role in the energy transition and make a real impact