System Engineer - Utility Scale BESS

rise technical recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company specializing in renewable energy infrastructure as a System Engineer. In this role, you'll work on innovative battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, contributing to the global push for net zero. With responsibilities spanning project development to operations, you'll collaborate with international teams, manage technical approvals, and ensure operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for an electrically biased engineer eager to make a significant impact in the renewable sector while enjoying a competitive salary and attractive benefits.

Benefits

BUPA Private Healthcare

28 Days Holiday

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in heavy engineering environments.
• Relevant engineering degree (electrical, mechanical, power, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Involved across the full lifecycle of utility-scale BESS projects.
• Develop designs, permits, and specifications, managing technical approvals.
• Coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders for effective installation.

Skills

Electrical Design

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

International Travel Flexibility

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Power Engineering

Job description

System Engineer - Utility Scale BESS

Location: London

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (DOE) + BUPA Private Healthcare + 28 Days Holiday + Enhanced Pension

Are you an electrically biased engineer with a background in power generation infrastructure or heavy engineering, eager to advance your career in the renewable energy sector? Join an innovative renewable infrastructure specialist where you can enhance your skills across the lifecycle of cutting-edge battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.

This organisation specializes in developing, delivering, and managing critical BESS infrastructure, contributing significantly to the drive towards net zero. With 1GWh under construction and a substantial multi-gigawatt pipeline worldwide, they are expanding their highly skilled team.

Role Overview: The System Engineer will undertake various engineering tasks across project development, construction, and operational stages, including drafting electrical designs, liaising with contractors and stakeholders, and supporting asset management.

Ideal Candidate: A design engineer with an electrical bias, proven experience in heavy engineering environments, and a relevant engineering degree (electrical, mechanical, power, etc.). Flexibility to travel internationally is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Involved across the full lifecycle of utility-scale BESS projects: development, construction, and operations.
2. Develop designs, permits, and specifications, managing technical approvals.
3. Coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders for effective installation and operation.
4. Collaborate with global teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
5. Report progress to senior management.
6. Support Asset Management to ensure operational excellence.

Location & Travel: Office-based in London (minimum 3 days/week) with international travel as required.

Qualifications: Degree in electrical, mechanical, power, or similar engineering discipline. Experience in power generation infrastructure or heavy manufacturing, renewables, rail, or heavy machinery manufacturing preferred.

Application: To apply or learn more, click "Apply Now" or contact Gabrielle Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all suitable candidates.