System Engineer - Utility Scale BESS

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a System Engineer in the renewable energy sector, focusing on innovative battery energy storage systems. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects across their lifecycle, from development to operations. You'll collaborate with global teams and stakeholders, enhancing your skills in a dynamic environment dedicated to sustainability. With a strong emphasis on professional growth and international travel, this position is perfect for a design engineer eager to make a significant impact in the renewable energy landscape.

Benefits

BUPA Private Healthcare

28 Days Holiday

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in power generation infrastructure or heavy engineering.
• Flexibility to travel internationally as required for projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft electrical designs and specifications for BESS projects.
• Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders on design specifications.
• Support asset management for operational excellence.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Power Engineering

Job description

System Engineer - Utility Scale BESS

London

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 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 cutting edge 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 System Engineer will perform a variety of engineering tasks for projects in development, construction and operational stages. 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 design engineer with electrical bias and proven experience working in a heavy engineering environment. You will hold a relevant engineering degree (electrical, mechanical, power etc), and it is essential that you are flexible to travel internationally as 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:

• Design Engineer with electrical bias
• Experience within a power generation infrastructure or heavy manufacturing background, i.e. renewables, rail, heavy machinery manufacturing
• Degree in relevant engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, power or similar)
• Commutable to central London and flexible to travel internationally when required

Job Reference: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Gabrielle Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.