Lead Battery Storage Development Engineer

Fidra Energy; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidra Energy, based in Edinburgh, is building a leading Battery Energy Storage System platform and pursuing a rapid pipeline expansion across the UK and Europe. The Battery Storage Development Engineering Manager will drive greenfield developments, run ITT processes, and coordinate with investors, lenders, and business owners to deliver projects on time, cost, and quality.

With 5+ years in power/storage development and 3+ years in storage tech, you will manage technical DD, planning inputs, grid

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power generation/storage with a development engineering focus.
• 3+ years of experience with energy storage technology, Li-Ion batteries, systems engineering and integration.
• Strong ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in Battery storage projects and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical due diligence on acquisitions and development opportunities, incl. capex/opex modelling and design reviews.
• Support planning applications with construction, environmental and transport management considerations.
• Lead technical reviews of grid connections with external advisers as needed.
• Oversee battery energy systems procurement, design criteria and supplier specifications.
• Support financing arrangements with technical reporting and performance testing provisions.
• Collaborate with suppliers on technology advances and optimisation strategies.
• Assist construction teams to resolve regulatory, permitting and technical issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Battery storage knowledge

Stakeholder management

Technical acumen

Education

Bachelor/Master/Diploma in Electrical, Renewables or Industrial engineering

Experience in Battery storage and/or hybrid systems

Job description

Fidra Energy, based in Edinburgh, is building a leading Battery Energy Storage System platform and pursuing a rapid pipeline expansion across the UK and Europe. The Battery Storage Development Engineering Manager will drive greenfield developments, run ITT processes, and coordinate with investors, lenders, and business owners to deliver projects on time, cost, and quality.

With 5+ years in power/storage development and 3+ years in storage tech, you will manage technical DD, planning inputs, grid