Energy Storage Expert

Voltalia; Viseu; Presencial; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Voltalia is seeking an Energy Storage Expert to support the growth of battery storage across PV projects. You will coordinate engineers, provide technical consulting, and develop strategic solutions with the COE team for O&M of storage systems.

The role requires a Master’s or related degree, 5+ years in battery storage, and English fluency; travel nationally and internationally is expected. You will drive innovations and help set pricing strategies with suppliers and universities.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree or Bachelors in Electrical/Electrotechnical Engineering with specialization in Energy Systems preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience related to battery storage.
• At least 2 years in coordination roles is desirable.
• Experience with lead acid, NiCad, lithium-ion and flow batteries is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and thermal aspects of battery storage.
• Experience with construction contracts and contractors for utility-scale battery storage projects.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Fluency in English; French/Portuguese a plus.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate energy storage engineers in all management aspects.
• Provide consulting, design, calculation and services to clients.
• Build a database of battery types, suppliers, specs, prices to advise on suitable systems.
• Trend battery technologies and prices, analyzing market and competitors.
• Carry out technical research on wind power and solar storage systems.
• Develop new strategic solutions with the COE team for operations and maintenance of storage systems.
• Mentor and coach junior staff as needed.

Conhecimentos

Battery storage

Coordination experience

Team management

English fluency

Communication skills

Formação académica

Electrical/Electrotechnical Engineering degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Descrição do cargo

Voltalia's subsidiary for the O&M and EPC third party services is looking for an Energy Storage Expert with the know-how and the energy to support the growth of this technology as part of more and more PV projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate energy storage engineers in all management aspects;
• Provide consulting, design, calculation and services to internal and external clients;
• Setup of a database with all the batteries types, suppliers, specifications, prices to be able to advise on the most suitable battery system based on requirements, costs, delivery time, lifespan, specifications and others, being at the forefront of the development of new battery solutions;
• Deploy procedures that allow to trend accurately the technologies and battery prices in the short, medium and long terms, managing the technological development by analyzing competitors, the market and leasing with customers and universities;
• Manage your own technical research relating to wind power and solar storage systems and batteries;
• Develop together with the COE team new strategic solutions and processes improvements, including for both operational plans & maintenance of battery storage systems (O&M);
• Mentor and coach other more junior professional staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Master Degree or Degree in Electrical/ Electrotechnical Engineering - Specialization in Energy Systems (preferred);
• Minimum of 5 years of experience related to battery storage;
• At least 2 years of experience in coordination positions is desirable;
• Experience withlead acid, NiCad, lithium-ion and flow batteries is preferred;
• Deep understanding of the electrical and thermal aspects of battery storage;
• Commercial experience with construction contracts and contractors for utility scale battery storage project;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Fluency in English. French and/or Portuguese are a plus;
• Availability for national and international travels.

Key Skills

• Analysis and interpretation ability, with strong attention to detail;
• Organization and team management capabilities, along with good team work skills;
• Availability, sense of responsibility, resilience and proactivity;
• Self-motivated;
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and to meet deadlines under pressure;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment;
• Flexibility and adaptability in work style.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time