Field Services Engineer (Utility BESS)

Trina Solar Co.; Berlin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Trina Solar is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Utility BESS) to join our Utility Storage team in Germany. The role focuses on on-site installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of energy storage systems, with heavy travel across Germany.

The ideal candidate has an engineering/electrical degree and hands-on experience with SCADA/MODBUS, strong safety discipline, and excellent communication skills to interface with contractors, suppliers, and client representatives.

Qualifications

• Engineering or electrical degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in commissioning or maintenance of electrical equipment in Solar PV or BESS projects.
• Ability to work on-site and comply with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site installations and commissioning of energy storage projects in Germany.
• Supervise project site activities and coordinate with contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure delivery of equipment on site and report progress to project management.

Skills

On-site maintenance

Electrical safety

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

MS Office

SCADA

MODBUS

Education

Engineering/electrical degree

Tools

SCADA

MODBUS

MS Office

Job description

Trina Solar is an internationally recognized solar energy company. Our growing global presence includes regional headquarters in Switzerland, US, Japan and China with offices in Madrid, Munich, Milan, the UK, San Jose, Seoul, Tokyo and Shanghai, to provide our customers with timely, reliable service.

As Trina Storage continues to expand its capacity, we are looking for talent who is passionate about solar energy. From research and development to sales and marketing to manufacturing and operations, Trina Solar looks for people who thrive in exciting, challenging and dynamic work environments to become a part of our dedicated team of professionals and contribute daily to bringing clean, reliable and cost effective solar energy solutions to customers around the globe.

Join us and our mission to promote and develop solar energy as a source of clean, renewable energy for all.

We are currently looking for a Field Service Engineer (Utility BESS) to join our Utility Storage team in Germany.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute on site installations and commissioning works of Trina’s energy storage projects in Germany
• 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 English and German preferred, any other additional language will be a plus