BESS & Grid Connection Engineer

Forte Renewables; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote or hybrid work

International projects

International environment

Job summary

Forte Renewables Polska sp. z o.o. is seeking an Engineer to strengthen our technical advisory team in energy storage systems (BESS).

You will assess BESS projects for investors, developers, and financing institutions, guiding technical diligence and risk assessment. The role offers remote or hybrid cooperation with Poland preferred, about 20 hours per month, and potential to expand to a broader scope. You will engage with international projects and collaborate with an experienced renewable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, power engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in power engineering, grid connection, or renewable energy, with BESS experience.
• Knowledge of energy storage system architecture, including BMS/EMS/SCADA integration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical reviews of BESS, PV, wind, and hybrid projects to identify technical and commercial risks.
• Assess BESS design assumptions, performance, and integration with BMS/EMS/SCADA.
• Interpret grid connection conditions, studies, and regulatory requirements (TSO/DSO).
• Translate findings into clear due diligence reports and client advisories.

Skills

English (B2)

Polish (professional)

Grid connection knowledge

BESS expertise

Education

Bachelor's in electrical/power engineering

Job description

We are looking for an Engineer to strengthen our technical advisory team in the area of energy
storage systems (BESS). In this role, you will be responsible for the technical assessment of
BESS projects on behalf of investors, developers, and financing institutions.

Location: Remote/hybrid cooperation (Poland preferred)
Type of cooperation: B2B or contract of mandate
Scope of cooperation: Approximately 20 hours of cooperation per month, with a realistic prospect of expanding the cooperation to a broader scope of hours

Job Role

Scope of Responsibilities

• Technical analysis and advisory: Conducting comprehensive technical reviews of
  BESS, photovoltaic, wind, and hybrid projects to identify key technical and commercial
  risks.
• System architecture and performance analysis: Assessing BESS design
  assumptions, performance parameters (efficiency, degradation, availability), single
  line and three-line diagrams, and the integration of BMS, EMS, and SCADA systems.
• Grid connection assessment: Interpreting grid connection conditions, agreements,
  connection studies and grid connection expertise, procedures, and technical
  requirements applicable under the Polish TSO and DSO frameworks.
• Client advisory and reporting: Translating complex technical findings into clear,
  practical due diligence reports and advisory materials for clients.

Requirements & Experience

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in electrical engineering, power engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in power engineering, grid connection of generation
  sources, or renewable energy, including hands-on experience working on BESS projects.
• Practical knowledge of energy storage system architecture: cell chemistry and characteristics, PCS configurations, BMS/EMS/SCADA integration, operational constraints — supported by experience working with project documentation.
• Knowledge of the Polish power system, grid connection procedures (TSO/DSO), IRiESP/IRiESD, and grid code requirements.
• Ability to critically evaluate technical data, including verifying the technical assumptions underlying project financial models, identifying and precisely describing risks, and clearly presenting conclusions to clients.
• Language skills: English at a minimum B2 level for daily cooperation within an international environment, and Polish at a professional level for direct work with Polish grid connection documentation and regulations.

Nice to Have

• Experience in technical due diligence, engineering, or advisory work, as well as
  cooperation with institutions financing renewable energy projects.

What We Offer

• Flexibility: approximately 20 hours per month, with a realistic prospect of increasing
  engagement as the cooperation develops. This model allows this role to be combined
  with your own practice or other projects. Fully remote or hybrid work, with
  considerable flexibility in organising your working time.
• International projects: direct involvement in the assessment of energy storage and PV+BESS hybrid projects in Poland and Europe, carried out on behalf of investors and financing institutions.
• International environment: Collaboration with an experienced, international team of renewable energy specialists.

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