Sales Engineer - BESS SCADA and Services

Trina Solar EU MU; España; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an experienced professional to manage SCADA systems and Energy Management Systems (EMS) within a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to work independently and collaborate with a diverse team across Europe. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, at least 5 years in related sectors, and an opportunity for remote work.

Servicios

Professional development opportunities

Open communication culture

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Formación

• 5+ years of experience with SCADA systems, PPC, and EMS.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with BESS components and communication protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as first-level contact for customers on BESS topics.
• Provide technical expertise during project lifecycle.
• Support procurement activities and lead negotiations.

Conocimientos

Experience with SCADA systems

Strong understanding of project lifecycles

Technical sales experience

Educación

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Familiarity with Modbus

Familiarity with IEC 61850

Descripción del empleo

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