Principle Engineer - Energy Management System & BESS Applications | MRL Consulting

MRL Consulting Group; Bayern; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MRL Consulting Group Ltd. invites a Senior/Principal Engineer to lead development of energy management systems and BESS applications.

You will design advanced EMS algorithms, optimise dispatch, and ensure integration with hardware and software teams across European markets. The role requires strong Python and C/C++ skills, experience with DIgSILENT or Modelica, and a track record in energy storage system modelling, validation and multi‑objective optimisation.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Control Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong experience in energy systems modelling, optimisation, forecasting and control strategies.
• Strong Python skills for algorithm development, modelling and data analysis.
• Knowledge of C/C++.
• Experience with power system modelling and simulation tools such as DIgSILENT or Modelica.
• Proven experience with BESS architectures, components and operation, including energy management algorithms for battery systems.
• Understanding of European electricity markets, flexibility services and grid operation is desirable.
• Experience with SCADA/EMS, embedded systems, CHIL/HIL testing or EMS development is advantageous.
• Experience leading technical projects or teams is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and experience working in international, multicultural environments.
• Fluent English; additional European or Chinese languages are advantageous.
• Professional experience with Linux is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced EMS strategies for BESS dispatch across front-of-meter and behind-the-meter applications.
• Develop optimisation and forecasting algorithms for energy arbitrage, FCR, aFRR and other flexibility services.
• Model and integrate batteries, power conversion systems and management systems into complete ESS solutions.
• Develop multi-objective optimisation approaches, including linear, nonlinear and AI-based models.
• Validate algorithms through simulation, HIL/CHIL testing and prototype development.
• Work closely with software, hardware and BESS control teams to ensure successful system integration.
• Provide technical insight into evolving European energy markets and requirements.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Energy systems modelling

Forecasting

Control strategies

Linux

SCADA/EMS

HIL/CHIL testing

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

DIgSILENT

Modelica

Job description

Senior/Principal Engineer - Energy Management System & BESS Applications

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global technology organisation for a Senior/Principal Engineer - Energy Management System (EMS) & BESS Applications. This role will focus on developing advanced energy management algorithms that optimise Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for performance, revenue and grid stability across European markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced EMS strategies for BESS dispatch across front-of-meter and behind-the-meter applications.

• Develop optimisation and forecasting algorithms for energy arbitrage, FCR, aFRR and other flexibility services.

• Model and integrate batteries, power conversion systems and management systems into complete ESS solutions.

• Develop multi-objective optimisation approaches, including linear, nonlinear and AI-based models.

• Validate algorithms through simulation, HIL/CHIL testing and prototype development.

• Work closely with software, hardware and BESS control teams to ensure successful system integration.

• Provide technical insight into evolving European energy markets and requirements.

Key Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Control Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.

• Strong experience in energy systems modelling, optimisation, forecasting and control strategies.

• Strong Python skills for algorithm development, modelling and data analysis.

• Knowledge of C/C++.

• Experience with power system modelling and simulation tools such as DIgSILENT or Modelica.

• Proven experience with BESS architectures, components and operation, including energy management algorithms for battery systems.

• Understanding of European electricity markets, flexibility services and grid operation is desirable.

• Experience with SCADA/EMS, embedded systems, CHIL/HIL testing or EMS development is advantageous.

• Experience leading technical projects or teams is desirable.

• Strong communication skills and experience working in international, multicultural environments.

• Fluent English; additional European or Chinese languages are advantageous.

• Professional experience with Linux is beneficial.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to develop next-generation energy management solutions for large-scale BESS applications.

• Exposure to European energy markets and emerging grid technologies.

• International, collaborative working environment.

• Opportunity to influence innovative products and technology development.

• Professional development and training opportunities within a growing global organisation.