Lead Electrical Engineer - HV Substations & BESS

Equans France; Guyancourt; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13-month salary

Profit-sharing

Employee savings plan

Works council benefits

Health and life insurance

Mobility support

Hybrid work arrangement

Public transport reimbursement

RTT days

Job summary

Equans Solar and Storage seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer with extensive HV substation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) experience. You will lead design, development, and execution of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and client requirements across projects in France and abroad.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with civil/mechanical teams, and support sales during bidding and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on substation and BESS design (OEM or EPC).
• Proficiency in electrical design software (AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, Cymcap); knowledge of SCADA, PLC testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review detailed designs and layouts for substations and BESS, including schematics and single-line drawings.
• Provide technical guidance on equipment selection, protection and control, grounding, and power distribution.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards/codes for relevant countries and perform design reviews and testing.
• Lead engineering projects from conception through completion, coordinating with cross-functional teams and documenting calculations and drawings.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the team.

Skills

Electrical design

Substation design

BESS design

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or master's in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

Cymcap

SCADA

PLC

Job description

Equans Solar and Storage seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer with extensive HV substation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) experience. You will lead design, development, and execution of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and client requirements across projects in France and abroad.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with civil/mechanical teams, and support sales during bidding and project delivery.