Lead BESS Engineer: Design, Grid & Commissioning

Vopak; Breda; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Energy Storage B.V. is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer for our Breda HQ to own technical delivery on major BESS projects.

You will lead design reviews, coordinate with BoP and HV specialists, and drive safety, quality, and grid‑code compliance from design through handover. You will work closely with project managers, procurement, and on‑site teams, ensuring complete as‑built documentation and knowledge transfer for future projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience in energy, high‑voltage, or industrial infrastructure projects, including a senior or lead role during design and construction.
• Solid knowledge of electrical systems and medium‑ and high‑voltage grid connections. Experience with BESS or renewable energy projects is an advantage.
• Proven track record of reviewing contractor and supplier designs against specifications, standards, and grid codes, and of working with EPC contractors.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel between sites, suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical requirements, design basis, and specifications of the project. Lead design reviews of single‑line diagrams, site layouts, and basic and detailed designs.
• Manage technical interfaces between BESS, BoP, HV, and grid connection scopes, and work with the grid operator on grid code compliance.
• Provide input for environmental and spatial permits, tender documents, bid evaluations, and variation assessments.
• Safeguard quality and safety in design and execution, including fire safety, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.
• Guide the project from design into construction and ensure handover with complete as‑built documentation.
• Translate lessons learned into design standards and guide future projects.

Skills

8+ years engineering

Electrical systems

BESS/renewables

English fluency

Lead role experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Energy Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Green Energy Storage B.V. is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer for our Breda HQ to own technical delivery on major BESS projects.

You will lead design reviews, coordinate with BoP and HV specialists, and drive safety, quality, and grid‑code compliance from design through handover. You will work closely with project managers, procurement, and on‑site teams, ensuring complete as‑built documentation and knowledge transfer for future projects.