Senior Energy Storage Specialist

Mott MacDonald Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an Energy Storage Specialist to lead the technical delivery of battery energy storage system projects in Asia Pacific, focusing on Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Republic of Korea or Japan. This role combines consultancy engineering with project management across global energy storage assignments.

You will interface with clients, manage resources, develop knowledge bases, and contribute to digital strategies while building long-term

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering with specialization in power systems or renewable energy.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience, including conceptual design and deployment of BESS.
• Experience in renewable energy projects (solar, wind, hydro) is advantageous.
• Experience with power system simulation tools and microgrid/hybrid energy systems is advantageous.
• Strong project management skills in international environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical inputs for battery energy storage projects globally, focusing on APAC.
• Interface with clients at all levels, manage contractual relationships and respond to opportunities.
• Lead projects according to Mott MacDonald quality assurance system.
• Manage project resources, coordinating input from other parts of the organisation.
• Develop and maintain knowledge base of current technical standards and practices.
• Support in driving digital strategy within the Energy sector.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Renewable energy

BESS

Project management

Client relationships

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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

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.

As part of your role as an energy storage specialist and project manager you will be required to undertake the following:

• 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 (PSSE, 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