Head of Engineering - BESS

Vattenfall; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Engineering for Battery Energy Storage Systems. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dynamic team dedicated to innovative solutions in renewable energy storage. Your expertise will guide the design and technical standards for cutting-edge battery projects, ensuring excellence and sustainability. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you will engage with stakeholders and oversee project milestones. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and fosters professional growth, all while contributing to a fossil-free future.

Leistungen

Flexible hours and locations

Health and sports support

Career advancement opportunities

Diverse, flexible environment

Supportive, inclusive culture

Qualifikationen

• 5-7 years of experience in engineering roles, ideally in renewable energy.
• Leadership experience in dynamic, innovative environments.

Aufgaben

• Drive engineering design for battery energy storage projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical objectives.

Kenntnisse

Engineering Management

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Engineering Design Tools

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Join Our Journey Towards Fossil-Free Living as Head of Engineering – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Our Battery Engineering Circle focuses on developing, building, and operating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), both in co-located projects with Solar and stand-alone batteries. We are a self-organized, dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation in renewable energy storage.

As the Head of Engineering - BESS, you will lead the team responsible for developing the design, integration, and safety standards for our battery energy storage solutions. You’ll provide technical solutions across the entire project portfolio, ensuring excellence at every stage of the engineering lifecycle.

What You Will Do

In this leading role, you will drive the engineering and design of our battery energy storage projects, ensuring technical excellence and contributing to innovation in tools and methodologies.

Key responsibilities of the Engineering – BESS team include:

• Engineering Design and Feasibility: Develop and oversee technical work packages, ensuring optimal system design from both technical and commercial perspectives.
• Tool and Methodology Development: Create and refine processes, methodologies, and tools to improve project outcomes and engineering practices.
• Supplier Management: Collaborate with procurement teams to manage supplier relationships, assess technical feasibility, and negotiate key agreements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to align technical objectives with broader project goals, ensuring effective communication and integration.
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct root cause analyses for operational assets and implement lessons learned to drive ongoing improvements.

As Head of Engineering – BESS you are responsible for:

• Leadership & Team Development: Guide and inspire a growing team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Your strategic vision will ensure our projects align with Vattenfall's mission of a fossil-free future.
• Project Oversight: Oversee the technical aspects of our co-located and stand-alone battery projects, ensuring they meet sustainability and efficiency goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, negotiating contracts, managing expectations, and building partnerships.
• Technical & Strategic Planning: Use your technical expertise and strategic insight to plan and execute project milestones, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• A leader passionate about renewable energy and making a difference.
• Proven experience in engineering management, preferably in renewable energy sectors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in German and English is required; Dutch and/or Swedish language skills are a plus.

Education

• A Master’s degree in engineering (preferred) or a Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering.
• At least 5-7 years of professional experience in engineering roles, ideally in renewable energy, energy storage, or related fields.
• Project management certifications like IPMA, PMP are beneficial but not mandatory.
• Systems engineering qualifications such as INCOSE are advantageous but not required.

Who You Are

You are collaborative, dynamic, and thrive in innovative, fast-paced environments. Committed to sustainability, you aim for technical excellence and growth into leadership roles. You value teamwork, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Adaptable, resilient, and a strategic problem-solver, you take ownership of your work and contribute autonomously within a supportive team environment.

Additional Information

Our offer

Competitive remuneration, an international work environment, and opportunities to collaborate with top professionals. We support personal and professional development.

• Dynamic Workplace: Diverse, flexible environment.
• Professional Growth: Career advancement opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture: Supportive, diverse, collaborative workplace.
• Employment Conditions: Attractive remuneration, flexible hours and locations, offices in Hamburg and Berlin, health and sports support.

More Information

Apply in English by May 11, 2025. Please apply only via our website. For inquiries, contact our recruiter Sandra Domschke at [e-mail].

We value diversity and strive for equal opportunities for all employees. Pre-employment screening will be conducted by Validata for this role.

Company Description

Vattenfall, a European energy company with ~20,000 employees, has been innovating for over 100 years. Our goal is to enable fossil-free living within one generation. We seek talented individuals passionate about their roles and committed to our mission.