Project Manager (Utility BESS)

Trina Solar; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Competitive salary

Job summary

Trina Solar seeks a Project & Commissioning Manager to lead energy storage projects across Europe. You will coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors to execute commissioning plans and ensure smooth handovers to operations.

You will negotiate project delivery clauses, uphold safety standards (CDM), and drive testing protocols in line with market rules and contractual obligations. Strong communication and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience managing project and commissioning work for electrical equipment in Solar PV/BESS or renewable projects.
• Experience adhering to safety regulations (CDM) in operations.
• Experience supervising site activities among contractors.
• Familiar with electrical standards, regulations, and legislation.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic conditions and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to interface with multiple parties.
• CSCS card holder or equivalent.
• MS Office, SCADA and MODBUS experience is a plus.
• Willing to travel to support the Energy Storage fleet.
• Languages: Fluent English and Italian, German or other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage project and commissioning works for energy storage projects in Europe with internal teams, suppliers and contractors.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans to support project execution.
• Negotiate contracts with customers regarding project delivery clauses.
• Lead efforts to achieve COD and handover from delivery/construction to O&M.
• Ensure supplier/contractor compliance with H&S policies.
• Develop and implement testing protocols per market rules, DNOs, and contract obligations.
• Produce project progress reports and risk matrices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA

MODBUS

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage project and commissioning works of Trina’s energy storage projects in the Europe cooperating with internal teams, suppliers and contractors
• Support Trina’s project execution efforts by developing and executing commissioning plans
• Manage and negotiate contracts with customers in terms of project delivery clause
• Lead project effort to achieve commercial operations, and handover from delivery/construction team to the O&M team for each project
• Comply with company policies, ensuring supplier and contractors follow up H&S regulations
• Develop and execute testing protocols based on market rules, DNO requirements and contractual obligations
• Produce project progress reports and project‘s risk matrix

Requirements

• Suitable engineering degree or qualifications
• Related experience in managing project and commissioning work of electrical equipment in the context of Solar PV and/or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects or other renewable energy projects.
• Must have experience on adhering to safety regulations (CDM) in an operational setting
• Strong experience supervising site activities amongst different contractors
• Familiar with related electrical standards, Regulations and Legislation
• Ability to adapt to dynamic conditions and stay focused/execute on goals under tight deadlines
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to interface with multiple parties (contractors, suppliers, client representatives)
• CSCS card holder or eq.
• Excellent MS Office capabilities, SCADA and MODBUS experience will be a plus;
• Must be willing and able to travel in support of existing & new Energy Storage fleet
• Passion for your work, strong communication skills, a flexible and positive attitude, structured and dedicated way of working
• Languages: Fluent English and Italian / Germany any other addition language will be a plus

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