Project Engineer (Utility BESS)

Trina Solar Co.; Germany; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trina Solar is seeking a Project Engineer (Utility BESS) to join the EU Utility Storage Engineering Team in Germany. You will lead project planning, define budgets and schedules, and own the technical scope of BESS implementations across Europe.

You will coordinate FAT/SAT, liaise with clients and suppliers, and guide cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of storage projects. The role requires a strong electrical engineering background, 5+ years in renewables or BESS, and willingness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within renewable energy sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of BESS components, PCS, and substation systems.
• Experience with on-site BESS integration, electrical system design, protection & control, and SAT procedures.
• Familiarity with RS485, CANBUS, Modbus TCP/RTU and related protocols; knowledge of international codes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of project plans including objectives, budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Own the technical scope of BESS projects and plan integration of components.
• Review supplier documentation to ensure regulatory and project compliance.
• Coordinate FAT and SAT for major components including battery racks, PCS, PPC, and SCADA.
• Act as technical liaison between internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Supervise design to align with contractual obligations and technical specs.
• Manage commissioning and integration of BESS components into the energy system.
• Provide project documentation for client handover with version-controlled records.
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional collaboration across teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

BESS systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RS485

CANBUS

Modbus TCP/RTU

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 Solar 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 Project Engineer (Utility BESS) to join our EU Utility Storage Engineering Team in Germany

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive project plans, defining objectives, budgets, schedules, resource allocations, and performance metrics.
• Own the technical scope of BESS projects, including component specification, design validation, and integration planning.
• Drive and oversee technical reviews of supplier documentation to ensure compliance with project and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and lead factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) for all major components including battery racks, PCS, PPC, and SCADA systems.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supervise the design process to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and technical specifications.
• Manage commissioning activities and ensure seamless integration of BESS components into the broader energy system.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive project documentation for client handover, including version-controlled technical records.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and support cross-functional collaboration across engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within renewable energy sectors (PV, Wind, Microgrid, or BESS).
• In-depth technical knowledge of BESS components, PCS, and substation systems.
• Proven experience with on-site BESS integration, electrical system design, protection & control, and SAT procedures.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols such as RS485, CANBUS, Modbus TCP/RTU.
• Familiarity with international codes, standards, and regulations (UK, EU; Australia and USA are a plus).
• Knowledge of grid services and BESS applications such as FFR, DC, and other ancillary services.
• Willingness to travel across Europe and internationally up to 20–30% of the time.

If you are interested in this opening, please provide your resume in English. Applications without an English CV will not be considered.