Sales Engineer - BESS SCADA and Services

Trina Solar; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading solar energy company is seeking an experienced professional to manage Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The role involves customer interaction, technical discussions, and cross-team coordination to enhance solar energy solutions. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience in SCADA systems and a degree in a related field. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Leistungen

Dynamic environment

Professional development opportunities

Open communication

Remote work possibility

Competitive salary

Additional country-specific benefits

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience with SCADA, PPC, and EMS.
• Experience in the energy storage or renewable energy sector.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles and grid standards.

Aufgaben

• Serve as point of contact for customers on BESS topics.
• Lead technical and commercial discussions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for project execution.

Kenntnisse

SCADA systems

Energy Management Systems

Technical sales

Project lifecycles

Communication protocols

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Automation

Tools

Modbus

IEC 61850

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first-level point of contact for potential customers on all topics related to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) SCADA, BESS Power Plant Controller (PPC), and Energy Management System (EMS).
• Provide technical expertise and lead both related technical and commercial discussions throughout the project lifecycle— from origination and contract negotiation to signature and, when required, project execution.
• Support procurement activities by: participating in identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, defining technical requirements for framework agreements, leading negotiations on technical aspects, and defining after-sales technical support for BESS SCADA, PPC, and EMS solutions.
• Develop in-house knowledge and documentation of all services offered by BESS in active markets, including: functional specifications, testing requirements, timelines, and milestones.
• Approve technical solutions offered to customers, ensuring compliance with internal standards and project-specific needs.
• Design preliminary, project-specific communication architectures and define the scope for BESS SCADA, PPC, and EMS systems.
• Maintain a deep understanding of available signals and communication interfaces at all BESS levels (BMS, PCS, MV-skid, PPC, and EMS), identifying opportunities for optimization and performance improvement.
• Follow up regulations and standards on cybersecurity and ensure product offering is compliant and future-proof
• Enhance the existing product portfolio by developing technical requirements and participation in procurement activities for new applications, including hybrid controllers, plant-level SCADA systems, and others
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across project execution and product development to ensure alignment and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience with SCADA systems, Power Plant Controllers (PPC), and Energy Management Systems (EMS), ideally in the energy storage or renewable energy sector
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Automation, or related field
• Familiarity with BESS components such as BMS, PCS, MV-skids, and typical communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, IEC 61850)
• Experience supporting technical sales or pre-sales processes, including customer interface, proposal development, and contract negotiation
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles in utility-scale energy projects, from origination through execution
• Solid grasp of grid interconnection standards and utility requirements for SCADA and controls
• This person can be based anywhere in Europe.

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.