Senior/Principal Engineer - Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

WSP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead innovative energy storage projects. In this pivotal role, you will oversee technical delivery and project management of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Collaborating with a talented team, you will provide expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality outcomes for clients. Your expertise in BESS technologies and project execution will be crucial in shaping the future of renewable energy solutions. Join this forward-thinking company to make a significant impact on landmark projects worldwide and enhance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of BESS technologies and their deployment.
• Experience in developing UK utility-scale sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver technical services for Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Advise clients on project development processes and risks.

Skills

BESS technologies

Project management

Client engagement

Technical specifications

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in engineering or technical discipline

Post-graduation in renewable energy

Job description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little bit more about your role:

As aPrincipalEngineer you will focus on technical and project delivery of energy storage assignments and take a leading position in developing WSP’s services in this area.

Your duties will include:

• Leading and delivering high-quality technical services for feasibility, development, owner’s engineer, and technical due diligence assignments focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Providing technical input to BESS developments at each stage of the project development lifecycle, including their integration with other electrical or generating plants as necessary.
• Training, supervising, and reviewing the work of junior and middle-level engineers and being responsible for the level of quality of their work.
• Advising clients on the project development and execution processes, including key stages, timescales, and risks.
• Leading and supporting the project and interface management between engineering and environmental disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, control & instrumentation, planning, environmental, etc).
• Drafting and reviewing technical specifications, e.g. employer’s requirements, evaluating tenders, and supporting negotiations for the appointments of contractors.
• Carrying out client engagement activities, including reviewing enquiries and preparing proposals for prospective projects.

YOUR TEAM

WSP’s has a long history in the delivery of high-quality technical advisory and management consultancy services focused on renewable energy. We have worked on all major renewable energy technologies (i.e. offshore wind, onshore wind, solar PV, battery energy storage), including some of the world’s largest renewable energy projects. We have established client relationships with some of the largest and most well-known developers, investors, and lenders in the industry, and we support their projects across the globe.

Delivering high-quality, proactive, prompt and up-to-date technical services to our clients is paramount. We offer services at all stages of the project lifecycle, with a particular focus on the following core services:

• Site layouts and optimisation, concept design and feasibility studies,
• Technical due diligence,
• Lender’s Technical Advisor (LTA) scopes of work,
• Project development and Owner’s Engineer (OE) scopes of work, including tendering and contracting support, construction monitoring and management, and technical advisory services.
• Hybrid Projects (including BESS) and BESS Capacity and Power Optimisations
• Operation & Maintenance and Asset Management

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A degree in a relevant engineering, technical or scientific discipline, preferably a post-graduation in subjects related to the renewable energy sector,
• An in-depth technical, commercial, and field knowledge regarding BESS technologies and their deployment.
• Strong knowledge of emerging BESS technologies and the international market,
• Strong knowledge of the BESS market and its key clients
• Experience in developing UK utility-scale sites at any stage (experience from multiple stages would be preferred),
• Capability to manage projects and lead a team of multi-disciplinary engineers,
• Preferably have “Chartered Engineer” status or l progressing towards achieving Chartered status”,
• Ability to engage directly with clients for the delivery of projects and to build positive relationship to support securing future work,
• Attention to detail; ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Applications are encouraged from those who have experience as a contractor, developer, financier/lender, or manufacturer, in addition to those with consultancy experience. WSP’s aim is to build a team with broad range of experience to allow us to allow the best value and advice to our clients.
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Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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