Senior Energy Storage Specialist

Mott MacDonald; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Energy Storage Specialist to join the Battery Energy Storage System team. The role will focus on delivering technical consulting services for energy storage projects, primarily in Asia Pacific. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering and at least 5 years experience in relevant fields.

This position offers a chance to engage in pivotal projects that contribute to global energy transition and requires strong project management and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in BESS project design or simulation.
• Experience in renewable energy projects (Solar PV, wind, hydropower) is a plus.
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs for energy storage projects globally.
• Interface with clients and manage contractual relationships.
• Lead projects following Mott MacDonald quality assurance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Renewable energy projects

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in electrical engineering

Tools

PSS®E

Homer Pro

DigSilent PowerFactory

Job description

Overview

Location/s: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Bangkok, Seoul, Taipei

Recruiter contact: Betty Atthawimol

Together, we open opportunities with our connected thinking. Mott MacDonald is a leading engineering, management and development consultancy and one of the world’s largest employee-owned companies. We''re here because we support, empower and trust brilliant people to take on tomorrow's biggest challenges. Mott MacDonald has been a pioneer in renewable energy in the Asia Pacific region and has further expanded this track record in leading development of mega and gigawatt solar and BESS projects in Technical Advisory, Owner’s Engineering services and detailed engineering design services.

The Opportunity

We’re excited to continue to build the Battery Energy Storage System team in Asia to support the energy transition. Mott MacDonald is looking for an Energy Storage Specialist, and the role can be based in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Republic of Korea or Japan. This role will be involved with working on our energy storage projects globally, but with a focus on Asia Pacific. The focus in your role will be responsible for the technical delivery of our work in providing consulting engineering services on energy storage and energy projects globally and regionally, supporting the growth and improving the technical performance of the regional team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical inputs in the delivery of battery energy storage system (BESS) related projects globally, with an immediate focus on the Asia Pacific region. From microgrids to utility scale energy storage, often in collaboration with our renewable energy team.
• Interface with clients at all levels, manage contractual relationships and respond to business opportunities
• Lead projects according to Mott MacDonald quality assurance system
• Manage project resources, coordinating specialist discipline input from other parts of the organisation
• Develop and maintain our knowledge base of current technical standards and practices
• Support in driving our digital strategy within the Energy sector.

You will also be expected to see beyond the immediate project and develop relationships with clients and with other sectors within Mott MacDonald to build further business.

About You

• A degree in electrical engineering, preferably with a specialization in power systems, renewable energy and/or sustainable energy technology
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience, including working on (conceptual) designs, simulation and/or deployment of BESS
• Experience working on renewable energy projects (e.g. Solar PV, wind and hydropower) would be a strong advantage
• Experience with power system simulation tools (PSS®E, DigSilent PowerFactory or similar) and/or microgrid and hybrid energy system simulation tools (Homer Pro, Homer Grid) would be a strong advantage
• Project management skills and experience in an international, multicultural environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability build client relationships and generate new business opportunities
• Travel as required by projects and/or business opportunities

Location(s): SG Seoul, KR Bangkok, TH Bangsar South City, Kuala Lumpur, MY Tokyo, JP Taipei City, TW

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Energy

Discipline: Energy

Job Ref: 11798

Recruiter Contact: Betty Atthawimol