Electrical Engineer II – BESS

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and medium voltage systems. You will design, analyze, and coordinate projects, review drawings, and interact with clients to interpret needs while ensuring compliance with codes.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Renewable Engineering (Master’s preferred), 3+ years in BESS or MV power systems, EIT with PE prospects, and experience with CYME/ETAP. PV/Wind exposure is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years experience in BESS, renewable energy, distribution, or MV power systems.
• EIT certification, with ability to obtain PE license in the future.
• Experience designing medium and low voltage cabling systems.
• Experience with switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, breakers, and other protection devices.
• Exposure to battery container systems, EMS and BMS.
• Exposure to inverter/PCS equipment.

Aufgaben

• Design Battery Energy Storage Systems and MV systems.
• Review or perform system studies (ampacity, load flow, short circuit, loss study).
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor design, analysis, and progress of projects.
• Interact with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
• Review manufacturer equipment drawings and ensure QA/QC of deliverables.
• Coordinate with BESS Manager, Project Manager, and multidisciplinary participants to provide technical support.
• Develop standards, optimizations, and processes.

Kenntnisse

Client Interaction

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Multi-tasking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification

Tools

CYME

ETAP

HOMER Energy Toolbase

ESWare

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

• Design Battery Energy Storage Systems, DC and medium voltage systems including switchgear and distribution systems
• Review or perform system studies such as ampacity, load flow, short circuit analysis, and loss study
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor the design, analysis, and progress of engineering projects
• Interact with clients to interpret their needs and requirements
• Review manufacturer equipment drawings
• Monitor compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications
• Perform quality control and quality checking on project deliverables, including drawings and studies
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
• Direct designers and drafters on drawing requirements
• Coordinate and communicate with the BESS Manager, Project Manager, and multidisciplinary participants to provide technical support
• Support development of standards, optimizations, and processes
• Work with the team on changing trends in technology

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering preferred
• 3+ years experience in BESS, renewable energy, distribution, or MV power systems
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, with ability to obtain PE license in the future
• Experience designing medium and low voltage cabling systems
• Experience designing with switchgears, switchboards, panelboards, breakers, and other protection devices
• Exposure to different battery container systems, EMS and BMS
• Exposure to and experience designing with different Inverter / PCS (power conversion system) equipment
• Familiarity with codes and standards including IEEE, NESC, NEC, and NFPA
• Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize, and multi-task in a dynamic environment
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment
• Ability to efficiently communicate and report at all internal and external levels
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with system studies in software such as CYME, ETAP or related software a plus
• Experience with HOMER Energy Toolbase, ESWare or similar modeling software is a plus
• Experience with PV and Wind systems is a plus
• Construction experience a plus
• Experience working with BESS connections to existing Transmission, Distribution, substations and/or Solar and Wind projects and regulations a plus
• For U.S. hires, required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing Battery Energy Storage Systems and medium voltage systems, with a strong focus on compliance with industry codes and standards. Proficient in project management, system studies, and quality control processes within the renewable energy sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Battery Energy Storage Systems Design
• Medium Voltage Systems Design
• System Studies (Ampacity, Load Flow, Short Circuit Analysis)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
• Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, NEC, and NFPA Standards

Hard Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Renewable Engineering
• Medium and Low Voltage Cabling Systems Design
• Switchgear and Protection Device Design
• System Studies Software (CYME, ETAP)
• Modeling Software (HOMER Energy Toolbase, ESWare)
• Battery Management Systems (BMS)
• Power Conversion Systems (PCS)
• Quality Control and Quality Assurance
• Project Coordination and Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Client Interaction
• Team Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication
• Multi-tasking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Preferred)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification

Industry Keywords

• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Renewable Energy
• Distribution Systems
• Medium Voltage Power Systems
• Construction Experience
• Transmission and Distribution Regulations
• Solar and Wind Projects

Tools & Technologies

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook