Field Service Engineer (Utility BESS)

Trina Solar 1; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Training and development

International team

Job summary

Trina Solar is seeking a capable engineer to support and execute on-site installations and commissioning of energy storage projects in Germany. The role involves supervising site activities, ensuring H&S compliance, and coordinating equipment delivery with the project team.

The candidate will work closely with engineering and project management, resolving quality issues and contributing to the service/maintenance framework.

Qualifications

• Engineering or electrical degree required.
• Experience in commissioning or maintenance of electrical equipment in Solar PV/BESS projects.
• Proven safety regulation compliance in operations.
• Strong site experience and hands-on mentality.
• Familiar with electrical standards, regulations and legislation.
• Willingness to travel heavily.
• Fluent German and English.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute on-site installations and commissioning in Germany.
• Support project execution efforts.
• Supervise project site activities.
• Ensure supplier/contractor compliance with H&S policies.
• Ensure smooth delivery of equipment on site.
• Report site progress to engineering and project manager.
• Assist with resolving quality issues and punch list items.
• Support development/implementation of service and maintenance structure.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Site experience

Communication

Safety compliance

German language

English language

Education

Engineering/electrical degree

Tools

MS Office

SCADA

MODBUS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support and execute on site installations and commissioning works of Trina’s energy storage projects in Germany
• Support Trina’s project execution efforts
• Supervise project site activities
• Comply with company policies, ensuring supplier and contractors follow up H&S regulations
• Ensure smooth delivery of equipment on site
• Report site activities‘ progress to engineering and project manager
• Support resolving quality issues and punch list items
• Support the development and implementation of Trina’s service and maintenance structure

Requirements

• Suitable engineering/electrical degree or qualifications
• Related experience in commissioning or maintenance of electrical equipment in the context of Solar PV and/or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects
• Must have experience on adhering to safety regulations in an operational setting
• Strong site experience and hands-on mentality
• Familiar with related electrical standards, Regulations and Legislation
• Ability to adapt to dynamic conditions and stay focused/execute on goals under tight deadlines
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to interface with multiple parties (contractors, suppliers, client representatives)
• Excellent MS Office capabilities, SCADA and MODBUS experience will be a plus;
• Must be willing and able to travel heavily in support of existing & new Energy Storage fleet
• Passion for your work, strong communication skills, a flexible and positive attitude, structured and dedicated way of working
• Languages: Fluent German and English, any other additional language will be a plus

We offer you

• A dynamic environment with high responsibilities and an independent working style
• The opportunity for professional development and growth in one of the most fast-growing industries.
• An environment of open communication where all ideas and opinions are valued
• Collaboration with an international and diverse team from all over Europe
• Possibility for remote work
• Qualified training and support with our buddy system
• A detailed introduction to our product portfolio
• Competitive salary and a great bonus structure
• Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country