High Voltage (HV) & BESS Engineer

Green Recruitment Company; Thüringen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RP Global in Germany seeks a technically driven High Voltage (HV) & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Engineer to support utility-scale renewables across Europe. You will cover HV substations, grid connection engineering, and BESS sizing for development, construction, commissioning, and asset optimisation.

The role requires HV engineering experience, strong knowledge of grid codes, protection and control, SCADA interfaces, and experience with DigsILENT/ETAP/PSCAD.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in HV engineering and grid connections.
• Experience with utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and EPC/construction support.

Aufgaben

• Lead engineering activities for MV/HV substations and grid connection infrastructure.
• Develop LV/HV diagrams, protection concepts, and grid studies.
• Coordinate with TSOs/DSOs, EPCs, and equipment suppliers.
• Support BESS sizing, layouts, EMS/SCADA interfaces, and fire safety solutions.
• Prepare tender packages and participate in technical discussions.

Kenntnisse

HV engineering experience

Substations knowledge

Grid connection experience

BESS experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

PSCAD

PSS E

AutoCAD

Jobbeschreibung

Shape the Future of Energy Infrastructure Across Europe

RP Global is looking for a technically driven High Voltage (HV) & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Engineer to support the development, implementation, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Europe.

This exciting opportunity combines expertise in high-voltage electrical infrastructure, substations, grid connection engineering, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will work across both stand-alone and hybrid renewable energy projects, supporting project development, construction, commissioning, and asset optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

High Voltage Grid Connection & Substations

• Lead engineering activities related to MV/HV substations and grid connection infrastructure
• Assess grid connection opportunities and determine optimal technical solutions
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, protection systems, control concepts, cable routing, grounding systems, and grid studies
• Coordinate with transmission system operators (TSOs), distribution network operators (DSOs), EPC contractors, and equipment suppliers
• Support permitting and grid connection application processes

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

• Lead engineering activities for utility-scale BESS projects
• Define battery storage sizing and technical concepts
• Review BESS layouts, PCS integration, EMS systems, SCADA interfaces, and fire safety solutions
• Support technical due diligence and lender requirements
• Prepare tender packages and evaluate suppliers
• Participate in technical discussions and contract negotiations

Project Implementation

• Review engineering documentation and issue designs for construction
• Support construction and commissioning activities
• Develop engineering standards, technical requirements, and best-practice documentation
• Assist with energisation activities and commercial operation milestones

Asset Management Support

• Investigate operational issues relating to substations, transformers, protection systems, grid disturbances, and battery storage assets
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Contribute to asset optimisation and operational improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related discipline

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in HV engineering, substations, grid connections, or renewable energy infrastructure
• Experience with utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Experience supporting engineering, procurement, and construction activities

Technical Knowledge

• HV/MV substations
• Power transformers
• AIS/GIS switchgear
• Protection & control systems
• Grid compliance and grid codes
• SCADA systems
• Renewable energy integration
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Desirable Experience

• DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD or PSS E
• AutoCAD and related engineering software
• Grid code compliance studies
• Owner's Engineering experience
• Technical Due Diligence support
• Additional European language skills

Why Join RP Global?

Join an internationally recognised renewable energy company and play a critical role in advancing grid infrastructure and energy storage solutions across Europe. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll help deliver the technologies that are enabling the future of clean energy.