Project Engineer (Utility Storage)

Trina Solar; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Opportunity for professional development

Dynamic work environment

Possibility for remote work

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Zusammenfassung

Trina Solar is seeking a qualified technical leader to oversee BESS projects in Germany. Responsibilities include leading project plans, ensuring compliance through technical reviews, and managing integration activities.

The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in renewable energy, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and strong knowledge of BESS systems. Join us in our mission to promote solar energy solutions globally.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within renewable energy sectors.
• In-depth technical knowledge of PV, Wind, Microgrid, or BESS.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive project plans.
• Act as primary technical liaison between teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Manage commissioning activities and ensure seamless integration.

Kenntnisse

Technical knowledge of BESS components

Project management

Electrical system design

Strong understanding of communication protocols

Mentoring junior engineers

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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.

We offer you

• A dynamic environment with high responsibilities and an independent working style
• The opportunity for professional development and growth in one of the most fast‑growing industries.
• An environment of open communication where all ideas and opinions are valued
• Collaboration with an international and diverse team from all over Europe
• Possibility for remote work
• Qualified training and support with our buddy system
• A detailed introduction to our product portfolio
• Competitive salary and a great bonus structure
• Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country

About us

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