Electrical Project Engineer - Battery Storage

RWE; Conwy; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Engineer focused on Battery Storage. This role involves coordinating projects, ensuring design compliance, and managing documentation for innovative battery systems. Your expertise in electrical engineering and project management will drive energy transformation. With a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including a personal retirement plan and generous leave, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector. Embrace the chance to grow in a dynamic environment while contributing to sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Personal retirement savings plan

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteering days

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a technical environment.
• Knowledge of HV and LV installations, I&C, and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate responsibilities between project team and operator.
• Ensure design conformity with existing Battery Energy Storage Systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

ISMS

Job description

Project Engineer – Battery Storage

Location – UK, Remote, with occasional travel required

Contract Type – Permanent

Working Hours – 37 Hours

Closing Date – On receipt of sufficient applications

As a driver of energy transformation, RWE develops, builds, and operates various battery storage systems. These systems are either operated standalone, e.g., to provide grid stability services, or as hybrid assets to optimize renewable energy sources such as wind, PV, or run-of-river plants. Your contribution can enable RWE to design, build, and operate competitive battery storage systems. Join #TeamRWE today.

About The Role

• Coordinate responsibilities between the project team and operator as owner’s engineer during the execution phase of new projects.
• Ensure design conformity with existing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and employer requirements.
• Define technical requirements for new projects from an operator’s perspective, in coordination with operation, maintenance, and asset management teams.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of handover documentation and compliance with management systems (ISMS, SAP, etc.).
• Conduct design reviews for new projects during development, ensuring conformity to Employer Requirements, relevant regulations, and standards.
• Manage internal modification projects on BESS in operation, coordinating between project and operation & maintenance teams.
• Provide active feedback and support for Lessons Learned and Employer Requirements from projects, participating in internal and external expert groups to promote knowledge exchange in battery storage systems.

Job Requirements and Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with several years of experience in a technical environment.
• Knowledge of HV and LV installations, I&C and automation systems, including verification of SLDs and electrical designs, project management, and relevant norms, standards, and regulations.
• Preferred knowledge in design, construction, and operation of BESS, SAP, IT/OT networks, and cost planning and control.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, good communication skills, and team spirit to effectively convey ideas and targets to stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, not regularly.

Advantages (Not Essential)

• Business-fluent in English, both spoken and written.

What We Offer

• Starting salary from £65,000 to £80,000, depending on experience, plus up to 15% annual bonus.
• Personal retirement savings plan with company top-up of 10% if you contribute 5%, plus life assurance worth 4x annual salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata.
• Company-paid private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Enhanced parental leave from day one, with full pay for primary caregivers during weeks 1-29, partial pay during weeks 30-39, and 12 weeks fully paid for secondary caregivers.
• One free professional membership subscription.
• Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness cover, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Additional Leave, and retail savings schemes.
• Occupational health support services.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Up to 2 days volunteering annually.

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Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and welcome applications regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us to request accommodation.