BESS System Engineer

Exide Group; Romano di Lombardia; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company meals service

Grow in international environment

Salary package

Job summary

Exide Technologies is seeking a BESS System Engineer to lead electrical design and integration for power-conversion and grid-connected projects. You will guide converter selection, grid compliance, MV interfaces, and essential system studies.

You will support both proposal and execution phases with a focus on safety and standards. The role requires a technical degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or diploma and a minimum of 2 years in a similar role, with fluent English and strong

Qualifications

• Requires a technical diploma or engineering degree in electrical/electronic fields.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for power conversion and grid integration topics, including converter/inverter selection and MV interfaces.
• Develop and validate overall electrical system architecture, sizing, topology, and interconnection performance.
• Lead MV system and BoP electrical design, including MV stations, transformers, switchgear, protection devices, grounding and auxiliaries.
• Prepare key engineering deliverables such as single-line diagrams, protection concepts, cable sizing, and equipment specifications.
• Ensure electrical safety, protection principles, and technical compliance across all design and implementation phases.
• Support tenders, technical proposals, and project execution while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Availability for travel

Fluent English

Education

Technical diploma or Engineering Degree (Electrical/Electronic preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Exide Technologies is a leading provider of advanced energy storage solutions for the automotive and industrial markets. It designs, manufactures and markets current and next-generation battery technologies used in a wide range of applications, serving global markets with world-class battery technologies, technical expertise and value-added services under many well-known brands.

Exide is looking for a BESS System Engineer who will be responsible for the electrical system design and integration of power‑conversion and grid‑connected projects, supporting both proposal and execution phases. Leads activities related to power conversion systems, grid integration, and medium‑voltage equipment, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant system design.

• Serve as the technical lead for power conversion and grid‑integration topics — including converter/inverter selection, grid compliance, medium‑voltage system interfaces, and essential power‑system studies.
• Develop and validate overall electrical system architecture, including equipment sizing, system topology, and performance calculations at the point of interconnection.
• Lead the medium‑voltage system and Balance‑of‑Plant (BoP) electrical design, covering items such as MV stations, transformers, switchgear, protection devices, grounding systems, and auxiliary power.
• Prepare key engineering deliverables such as single‑line diagrams, protection concepts, cable‑sizing documents, and equipment specifications.
• Ensure electrical safety, protection principles, and technical compliance across all phases of design and implementation.
• Support tenders, technical proposals, and project execution while collaborating closely with multi‑disciplinary engineering teams.

Requirements:

• Technical diploma or Engineering Degree (Electrical/Electronic preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Excellent command of MS Office Suite.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Interpersonal skills
• Proactivity and customer orientation
• Flexibility
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving attitude
• Analytical skills
• Availability for occasional business travel

Exide offers: multinational company context, interesting salary package, company meals service, possibility to grow in an international environment.