Solar Design Engineer

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to evaluate and integrate energy storage within renewable generation projects. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in the energy storage industry, providing engineering support, optimizing system improvements, and collaborating on installations. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to lead complex projects. Preferred qualifications include experience with energy management systems and familiarity with specific software tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in the energy storage industry.
• Understanding of energy storage systems and grid integration solutions.
• Ability to drive complex projects independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate opportunities for integrating energy storage in projects.
• Provide engineering design support for energy storage systems.
• Recommend system improvements and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Technical advice provision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related majors

Tools

Homer Energy

SAM

PVSyst

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluate opportunities for integrating energy storage in projects with renewable generation assets.
• Provide engineering design support and address technical requirements related to energy storage systems.
• Recommend system improvements, optimizations, and support strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments and analyses using modeling and simulation techniques.
• Specify renewable energy requirements and facilitate integration with distribution and transmission grid systems through systems engineering.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of installation visits.
• Collaborate closely with renewable system engineers to develop layouts, output estimates, operation, and maintenance plans, as well as interconnection requirements.
• Develop and deliver project schedules, updates, and key decision briefs.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, with direct involvement in the energy storage industry preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related majors from an accredited university.
• Preferred experience with energy management systems and SCADA.
• Familiarity with software tools like Homer Energy, SAM, and PVSyst is preferred.
• In-depth understanding of energy storage systems, including battery technologies, charging infrastructure, and grid integration solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical advice and consultations, effectively addressing customer inquiries and concerns.
• Strong analytical skills in assessing client load data and sizing energy storage systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for providing leadership and collaborating with diverse teams.
• Strong communication skills for delivering clear and concise project updates and synthesizing information for key decision briefs.
• Previous experience in defining and solving complex energy problems, identifying requirements, analyzing, and implementing energy system solutions.
• Proven ability to independently drive complex projects, both individually and as part of larger project teams, while maintaining a team-oriented approach.

Note: Preferred qualifications and experience indicate skills that would be advantageous but are not strictly required for the role.