Project Engineer - BESS

Rise Technical; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable infrastructure firm in London seeks a Project Engineer to work on battery energy storage system projects. The role requires experience in power generation infrastructure and a relevant engineering degree. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while working with industry experts on impactful projects globally. The position is office-based, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in London, with international travel flexibility.

Benefits

BUPA Private Healthcare

Enhanced Pension

Great Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working on power generation infrastructure, ideally BESS, Solar or Wind.
• Proven experience overseeing various stages of a project lifecycle.
• Commutable to central London for office work.

Responsibilities

• Involved across full lifecycle of utility-scale BESS projects.
• Develop designs, permits, and manage technical approvals.
• Support Asset Management team for operational excellence.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Electrical design

Stakeholder coordination

International travel flexibility

Education

Degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, power)

Job description

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Project Engineer - BESS

London

£50,000 - £70,000 (DOE) + BUPA Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension + Great Benefits

Are you a Project Engineer with a background in power generation infrastructure, eager to advance your career in the consistently evolving renewable energy sector?

On offer is the chance to join an innovative renewable infrastructure specialist where you can significantly enhance your skills and gain valuable experience across the lifecycle of prestigious battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.

This multifaceted organisation are a major contributor in the drive towards net zero, specialising in the development, delivery and asset management of critical battery energy storage system (BESS) infrastructure. They have the expertise and capability to deliver scalable projects efficiently and effectively, with 1GWh under construction and a substantial multi-gigawatt pipeline worldwide. As a result, they now wish to expand their highly skilled team to continue their upward trajectory.

In this role, the Project Engineer will perform a variety of engineering tasks for projects in development, construction and operational stages for BESS projects. This will involve drafting electrical designs and specifications, liaising and coordinating with contractors and stakeholders on design specifications, cooperating with internal teams and stakeholders across the globe, and supporting asset management.

This role would suit a Project Engineer and proven experience working throughout the project lifecycle for large scale electrical infrastructure. You will hold a relevant engineering degree (electrical, mechanical, power etc), and should have flexibility to travel internationally when required.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career within renewable energy, by joining a dynamic team of industry experts where you will expand your skillset and play a pivotal role in BESS infrastructure across the globe.

The Role:

• Involved across full lifecycle of utility-scale BESS projects; development, construction and operations
• Develop designs, permits, and specifications, managing technical approvals
• Coordinate design with suppliers and stakeholders for effective installation and operation
• Cooperate with global teams, suppliers and stakeholders
• Report progress to senior management
• Support Asset Management team to ensure operational excellence
• Office based in London (minimum 3 days a week in office) with international travel

The Person:

• Project Engineer or similar position overseeing various stages of a project lifecycle
• Experience working on power generation infrastructure, ideally BESS, Solar or Wind
• Degree in relevant engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, power or similar)
• Commutable to central London and flexible to travel internationally when required