Technical Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy storage is seeking a Technical Development Engineer to manage technical aspects of battery energy storage projects. You will lead support from project inception to energisation, working closely with project managers and various stakeholders to ensure project success. A background in engineering with experience in utility-scale battery systems is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years design experience in utility scale battery storage plant or utility substation.
• Proven technical knowledge of utility scale battery systems.
• Familiarity with G99 standards and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for EPC tendering and due diligence.
• Review project constraints and specify technical requirements.
• Supervise Factory Acceptance Tests and monitor project development.

Skills

Design experience

Technical knowledge of battery systems

Communication skills

Collaboration abilities

Commercial awareness of system design

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Title: Technical Development Engineer

Location: Remote working with occasional travel to site (Essex/Kent/East London locations will be considered)

About the Role:

Our client is a UK-based developer and operator of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems

(BESS). The company is focused on accelerating the UK’s energy transition by delivering grid-scale storage projects that support renewable integration and system flexibility. With a growing portfolio of operational and in-development assets exceeding 2 GWh, they bring deep expertise in energy trading, project delivery, and storage optimisation.

The Technical Development Engineer will lead the technical aspects of the battery energy

storage projects and provide expertise to support project development from the project inception

through to energisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical support for EPC tendering and technical due diligence at planning stage
• Technical support for the procurement of Battery Energy Storage System, including but not limited to specify system requirements, warranty conditions, operation and maintenance inspection scope, as well as FAT/SAT report
• Review the project specific constraints, specify detailed technical requirements and collaborate with the technical management of EPCs to define appropriate and feasible system solutions (BoP and ICP)
• Supervision of Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and/or Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
• Work as technical interface of all counterparties and ensure the technical clarity
• Work closely with the Project Manager to monitor project development process and review technical deliveries
• Attend technical meetings with key stakeholders (EPC, DNO, Technical Due Diligence, …)
• Technical assessment of new BESS projects in the development portfolio

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• 3-5 years design experience in utility scale battery storage plant or utility LV, HV, or EHV substation
• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (with a specialism in Electrical Power Engineering, Battery Storage or equivalent)
• Proven technical knowledge of the utility scale battery storage system such as battery and MV system selection, augmentation plan optimisation, layout and SLD design, auxiliary power sizing calculation, power cable rating, relay protection, control/monitoring system, fire suppression system, grounding design, lightning protection etc.
• Familiarity and experience with G99 standards and CDM regulations
• Ability of keeping up to date with new products/technology and technology advancements in industry
• Commercial awareness of system design and engineering solutions
• Excellent AutoCAD and MS Office skills
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration abilities
• Experience of working with DNOs and facilitating grid connections desired