Project Engineer (Utility BESS)

Trinasolar; Italia; Ibrido; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Trina Solar is seeking a Project Engineer (Utility BESS) to join our Utility Storage Team in Italy or the UK. You will lead the development of project plans and oversee the technical aspects of BESS projects, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering and has at least 5 years of experience in renewable energy. Fluency in English and an ability to travel across Europe are essential.

Competenze

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in renewable energy sectors.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols such as RS485, CANBUS, Modbus TCP/RTU.
• Willingness to travel across Europe and internationally 20–30% of the time.

Mansioni

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive project plans.
• Own the technical scope of BESS projects, including design validation and integration planning.
• Supervise the design process to ensure alignment with technical specifications.

Conoscenze

BESS component knowledge

Electrical system design

Project management

Technical documentation

Communication protocols knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Trina Solar is an internationally recognized solar energy company. Our growing global presence includes regional headquarters in Switzerland, US, Japan and China with offices in Madrid, Munich, Milan, the UK, San Jose, Seoul, Tokyo and Shanghai, to provide our customers with timely, reliable service.

As Trina Storage continues to expand its capacity, we are looking for talent who is passionate about solar energy. From research and development to sales and marketing to manufacturing and operations, Trina Solar looks for people who thrive in exciting, challenging and dynamic work environments to become a part of our dedicated team of professionals and contribute daily to bringing clean, reliable and cost effective solar energy solutions to customers around the globe.

Join us and our mission to promote and develop solar energy as a source of clean, renewable energy for all.

We are currently looking for a Project Engineer (Utility BESS) to join our Utility Storage Team in Italy or UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive project plans, defining objectives, budgets, schedules, resource allocations, and performance metrics.
• Own the technical scope of BESS projects, including component specification, design validation, and integration planning.
• Drive and oversee technical reviews of supplier documentation to ensure compliance with project and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and lead factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) for all major components including battery racks, PCS, PPC, and SCADA systems.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supervise the design process to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and technical specifications.
• Manage commissioning activities and ensure seamless integration of BESS components into the broader energy system.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive project documentation for client handover, including version-controlled technical records.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and support cross-functional collaboration across engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within renewable energy sectors (PV, Wind, Microgrid, or BESS).
• In-depth technical knowledge of BESS components, PCS, and substation systems.
• Proven experience with on-site BESS integration, electrical system design, protection & control, and SAT procedures.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols such as RS485, CANBUS, Modbus TCP/RTU.
• Familiarity with international codes, standards, and regulations (UK, EU; Australia and USA are a plus).
• Knowledge of grid services and BESS applications such as FFR, DC, and other ancillary services.
• Willingness to travel across Europe and internationally up to 20–30% of the time.

Languages

Fluent English and other additional European language would be an advantage.