Senior BESS Project Engineer - Grid & Safety Lead

g2 Recruitment; Arnhem; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior BESS Project Engineer for a utility-scale project in Arnhem, Netherlands. You will support the Owner's Engineer team, providing technical leadership across the project lifecycle and acting as the main interface among the client, EPC contractor, grid operator, and suppliers to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery.

The role focuses on coordinating multidisciplinary engineering, reviewing HV grid connections, SCADA, protection, and fire

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering utility-scale BESS projects from design through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of battery technologies, PCS/inverters, EMS, SCADA, HV substations, and grid connection infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Dutch permitting requirements and utility-scale energy project development.
• Familiarity with technical due diligence, design reviews, risk management, and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering deliverables across electrical, civil, mechanical, and control systems.
• Lead technical reviews of BESS, HV grid connection, SCADA, protection, and fire safety designs.
• Support HAZID workshops, risk assessments, and design compliance with Dutch regulations and industry standards.
• Review EPC specifications, support procurement activities, and manage key technical interfaces between contractors, suppliers, and grid stakeholders.
• Contribute to project planning, budgeting, permitting, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Job description

g2 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior BESS Project Engineer for a utility-scale project in Arnhem, Netherlands. You will support the Owner's Engineer team, providing technical leadership across the project lifecycle and acting as the main interface among the client, EPC contractor, grid operator, and suppliers to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery.

The role focuses on coordinating multidisciplinary engineering, reviewing HV grid connections, SCADA, protection, and fire