Sales Engineer - Grid Compliance

Trina Solar; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trina Solar is seeking an experienced Grid Compliance Engineer to lead European grid code assessments for PCS and BESS projects. You will act as the key technical interface across Europe for requirements, certifications, and regulatory updates.

Responsibilities include defining product requirements based on EU grid codes, supporting studies and connection agreements, and translating regulatory changes into actionable improvements for cross-functional teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with focus on power systems.
• Experience in power systems, BESS, PCS, or renewable energy projects.
• Deep knowledge of EU grid codes and RfG requirements 1.0/2.0.
• Familiarity with grid code compliance processes and simulation models.

Responsibilities

• Lead grid code compliance assessment for PCS and BESS in Europe.
• Act as Europe-based technical interface for grid compliance and market requirements.
• Define and maintain product requirements from grid codes and regulations.
• Support certification activities, grid studies, and connection agreements.
• Monitor grid code changes and translate into product improvements.
• Serve as interface between customers, operators, cert bodies, and teams.
• Identify grid connection risks and drive resolutions with stakeholders.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and internal grid compliance expertise.

Skills

Grid code knowledge

Power systems

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

English communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Power Systems specialization

Tools

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead grid code compliance assessment for PCS and BESS products across Europe, focusing on selected international markets (e.g. Germany, UK, others)
• Act as a key Europe-based technical interface for grid compliance and market requirements.
• Define and maintain product requirements based on applicable grid codes, connection requirements, and evolving regulatory frameworks
• Support certification activities, grid integration studies, and compliance with connection agreements
• Monitor changes to grid codes, market requirements, and ancillary service frameworks, translating them into product improvements and technical requirements.
• Act as the technical interface between customers, system operators, certification bodies, and internal teams on grid compliance matters
• Support customer engagements, strategic bids, and technical due diligence activities.
• Identify technical risks related to grid connection and drive their resolution with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and the development of internal grid compliance expertise

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline.
• Experience in power systems, BESS, PCS, or renewable energy
• Deep understanding of European grid codes and grid integration requirements, including the EU Requirements for Generators (RfG) 1.0 and 2.0.
• Experience with grid code compliance processes, especially on requirements for simulation models.
• Understanding of power system simulation tools such as PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or ETAP
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional and international teams
• Experience with grid-forming technologies, ancillary services, flexibility markets, or utility-scale energy storage projects would be an advantage, as would exposure to advisory, due diligence, or international grid code compliance
• Chinese language skills would be advantageous