Senior BESS Engineer - Renewables

Mott MacDonald; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to join their dynamic Energy team. This role involves leading the design and integration of battery energy storage systems into renewable energy projects, providing technical expertise and ensuring project success. You'll conduct feasibility studies, assess project specifications, and collaborate with diverse teams to optimize energy storage solutions. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this position offers excellent career development prospects within a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about renewable energy and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Flexible working options

33-35 days holiday

Enhanced family leave policies

Life assurance

Pension contributions match

Professional development opportunities

Employee saving schemes

Wellbeing support programs

Qualifications

• Experience in integrating energy storage systems into renewable projects.
• Strong understanding of grid integration and power system modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of BESS in renewable energy projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide expert guidance on energy storage.

Skills

BESS technologies

Project management

Technical due diligence

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in renewable energy

Tools

Simulation software

Project management software

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Location/s: Glasgow, UK / Edinburgh, UK / Brighton, UK / Bristol, UK

Recruiter contact: Maria Marchidan



Mott MacDonaldis a globally recognized engineering and consultancy firm seeking a highly skilled Battery Energy Storage Systems Engineer to join our growing Energy team. To support and drive the successful integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) into wind and solar power projects internationally.

As a BESS Engineer, you will lead the design, development, implementation, and operation of BESS in renewable energy projects. You'll serve as the Owner's Engineer, providing technical expertise and ensuring seamless integration of BESS into project execution.This is a permanent role and will offer excellent prospects for career development including involvement in different power generation technologies, mainly renewable energy projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive engineering support throughout the lifecycle of BESS energy projects, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, contract management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Conduct thorough feasibility studies, including technical and economic viability assessments, site evaluations, and identification of potential risks and mitigation measures.
• Offer expert guidance and recommendations on energy storage systems, renewable energy integration, and project development strategies to clients, energy majors, utilities, and governments.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in BESS technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements and share technical knowledge and insights within the organization to foster continuous learning and improvement.
• Assess project specifications, energy storage needs, and grid requirements to propose optimal BESS configurations.
• Assess the technical capabilities and reliability of potential BESS suppliers, ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to define technical specifications, evaluate bids, and select the most suitable equipment and technologies.
• Evaluate electrical system design, protection schemes, and interconnection requirements for BESS integration, including grid stabilisation and backup power.
• Perform simulations and modelling to predict system performance and optimise design.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement data acquisition systems to monitor BESS performance, including energy storage efficiency, response times, and system availability.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends, assess the health of the BESS system, and recommend maintenance or operational improvements.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans for successful BESS implementation.
• Collaborate with project teams to manage risks, resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with project milestones.
• Perform on-site inspections to ensure the quality and integrity of BESS components, installations, and interconnections.
• Develop and implement quality control plans, inspection checklists, and acceptance criteria for BESS systems.
• Collaborate with commissioning teams to define test protocols and procedures for BESS equipment and ensure thorough verification of system performance and functionality during the commissioning and testing phase.
  
  

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in electrical/electronical engineering, renewable energy, or energy storage systems. A master's degree or relevant certifications would be advantageous.
• Prior experience in technical due diligence, owner's engineering, advisory services, and feasibility studies for renewable energy projects and/or energy storage systems.
• Strong knowledge of BESS technologies, grid integration, and power system modelling.
• Project management skills, including risk management and coordination with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with local and international regulations, industry standards, and codes related to energy storage, renewable energy, and grid integration, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Excellent written and oral interpersonal skills (English) to communicate with technical and non-technical colleagues and clients. Other languages are an asset.
  
  

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our values:Progress,Respect,Integrity,Drive,Excellence.

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits Including

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
  
  

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
  
  

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
  
  

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
  
  

Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
  
  

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.
  
  

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.

Location(s):

Glasgow, GB Brighton, GB Bristol, GB Edinburgh, GB

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Energy

Discipline: Energy

Job Ref: 6703

Recruiter Contact: Maria Marchidan

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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