BESS Project Engineer

Quintas Energy; Sevilla; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Quintas Advisory, the advisory division of Quintas Group, seeks a technically skilled consultant to lead advisory assignments for PV and BESS projects in Spain. The role involves due diligence, design reviews, performance analysis, and interaction with clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of hands-on experience with BESS projects, PV systems, and energy modelling tools.

Formación

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with proven exposure to BESS projects.
• Solid understanding of BESS systems (architecture, EMS/BMS, degradation, warranties, LTSA).
• PV systems knowledge desirable.
• Experience reviewing technical and contractual documents (EPC, warranties, O&M).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to adapt methodologies across scopes.
• Advanced Excel skills; energy modelling tools a plus.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; Italian an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and deliver technical advisory assignments for PV/BESS projects, ensuring high-quality outputs aligned with client timelines and budgets.
• Perform technical due diligence on PV, BESS, and hybrid projects, evaluating designs and risks.
• Assess BESS architectures, EMS/BMS functionality, degradation, and performance guarantees.
• Evaluate grid connection requirements and regulatory constraints for standalone or co-located assets.
• Support safety and compliance reviews per NFPA 855, IEC 62933, UL 9540/9540A, and related standards.
• Contribute to energy yield assessments, performance modelling, and long-term operational evaluations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and clients to support proposals and project execution.

Conocimientos

Electrical Eng

BESS projects

PV systems

Advanced Excel

Energy modelling

Fluent Spanish

Fluent English

Italian language

Educación

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Energy modelling tools

Descripción del empleo

About Quintas Advisory

Quintas Advisory is the advisory division of Quintas Group. The latter comprises Quintas Energy, Europe's largest independent platform for Asset Management and Specialised Services to investors in renewable energy assets, with at least 10 GW of assets currently under management.

About Quintas Advisory

Quintas Advisory is the advisory division of Quintas Group. The latter comprises Quintas Energy, Europe's largest independent platform for Asset Management and Specialised Services to investors in renewable energy assets, with at least 10 GW of assets currently under management. What differentiates Quintas Advisory from its market competitors is more than a decade of know-how, track record and experience in managing renewable assets. Quintas Advisory provides services throughout the entire project lifecycle, from development to operations, using all our efforts and expertise to optimise asset status and deliver maximum long-term performance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Advisory

• Lead and deliver technical advisory assignments, ensuring high-quality outputs aligned with client expectations, timelines, and budgets.
• Act as a technical point of contact for clients, providing clear, structured, and actionable recommendations.

Technical Due Diligence & Design Review

• Perform technical due diligence on PV, BESS, and hybrid projects, assessing design quality, operational strategies, risks, and regulatory compliance.
• Review third-party engineering designs (PV and BESS), identifying optimisation opportunities and technical gaps.

BESS & Energy Systems Analysis

• Assess BESS system architectures, including EMS/BMS functionality, degradation assumptions, cycling strategies, and performance guarantees.
• Evaluate key storage use cases such as energy arbitrage, ancillary services, and capacity markets.
• Analyse hybrid system behaviour, including PV-BESS interactions, dispatch strategies, and revenue optimisation.

Grid & Regulatory Assessment

• Evaluate grid connection requirements, grid code compliance, and technical constraints for both standalone and co-located assets.
• Identify risks and opportunities linked to evolving regulatory frameworks and market design.

Safety & Compliance

• Assess compliance with relevant safety standards (e.g., NFPA 855, IEC 62933, UL 9540/9540A).
• Review fire safety design, thermal runaway mitigation strategies, and overall site safety concepts.

Performance & Modelling

• Contribute to energy yield assessments, performance modelling, and long-term operational evaluations.
• Support the development of robust technical assumptions for financial modelling.

Internal & Commercial Support

• Support business development activities by providing technical input for proposals and client discussions.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external advisors, OEMs, and clients to ensure efficient project execution.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and the continuous improvement of methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience, with proven exposure to BESS projects (experience in PV is a strong advantage).
• Solid understanding of:
• BESS systems (architecture, EMS/BMS, degradation, warranties, LTSAs)
• PV systems (modules, inverters, layouts, energy yield) - desirable
• Experience reviewing technical and contractual documentation (e.g., EPC contracts, warranties, O&M agreements).
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to adapt methodologies to different scopes (due diligence, design review, performance analysis, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with energy modelling tools is a plus.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; Italian is a strong advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, client-oriented insights.
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary and international environments.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Adaptable, with the ability to work across both PV and BESS depending on business needs.
• High level of professional integrity and attention to detail.