High Voltage (HV) & BESS Engineer

Green Recruitment Company; España; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RP Global is seeking a technically driven High Voltage (HV) & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Engineer to support development, implementation, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Europe.

You will work on HV substations, grid connection engineering, and battery storage system integration, collaborating with TSOs, DSOs, EPCs, and equipment suppliers, throughout development, construction, and asset optimisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in HV engineering and substations.
• Experience with utility-scale BESS and grid connections.
• Experience supporting EPC/construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead MV/HV substations and grid connection infrastructure activities.
• Define battery storage sizing and integration concepts.
• Support permitting, grid studies, and tender processes.
• Oversee construction, commissioning, and asset optimisation.
• Coordinate with TSOs/DSOs and suppliers.

Skills

HV engineering

Substations design

Grid connection

BESS integration

Protection & control

SCADA systems

Renewable energy

Grid codes

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Power Systems degree

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

PSCAD

PSS/E

AutoCAD

Job description

Shape the Future of Energy Infrastructure Across Europe

RP Global is looking for a technically driven High Voltage (HV) & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Engineer to support the development, implementation, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Europe.

This exciting opportunity combines expertise in high-voltage electrical infrastructure, substations, grid connection engineering, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will work across both stand-alone and hybrid renewable energy projects, supporting project development, construction, commissioning, and asset optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

High Voltage Grid Connection & Substations

• Lead engineering activities related to MV/HV substations and grid connection infrastructure

• Assess grid connection opportunities and determine optimal technical solutions

• Develop and review single-line diagrams, protection systems, control concepts, cable routing, grounding systems, and grid studies

• Coordinate with transmission system operators (TSOs), distribution network operators (DSOs), EPC contractors, and equipment suppliers

• Support permitting and grid connection application processes

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

• Lead engineering activities for utility-scale BESS projects

• Define battery storage sizing and technical concepts

• Review BESS layouts, PCS integration, EMS systems, SCADA interfaces, and fire safety solutions

• Support technical due diligence and lender requirements

• Prepare tender packages and evaluate suppliers

• Participate in technical discussions and contract negotiations

Project Implementation

• Review engineering documentation and issue designs for construction

• Support construction and commissioning activities

• Develop engineering standards, technical requirements, and best-practice documentation

• Assist with energisation activities and commercial operation milestones

Asset Management Support

• Investigate operational issues relating to substations, transformers, protection systems, grid disturbances, and battery storage assets

• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions

• Contribute to asset optimisation and operational improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related discipline

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in HV engineering, substations, grid connections, or renewable energy infrastructure

• Experience with utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems

• Experience supporting engineering, procurement, and construction activities

Technical Knowledge

• HV/MV substations

• Power transformers

• AIS/GIS switchgear

• Protection & control systems

• Grid compliance and grid codes

• SCADA systems

• Renewable energy integration

• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Desirable Experience

• DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD or PSS®E

• AutoCAD and related engineering software

• Grid code compliance studies

• Owner's Engineering experience

• Technical Due Diligence support

• Additional European language skills

Why Join RP Global?

Join an internationally recognised renewable energy company and play a critical role in advancing grid infrastructure and energy storage solutions across Europe. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll help deliver the technologies that are enabling the future of clean energy.