Project Engineer (Utility BESS)

Trina Solar; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Bonus scheme

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Trina Solar is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the development and execution of comprehensive BESS projects. You will own the technical scope, oversee design validation, and coordinate FAT/SAT while acting as a liaison among clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

You will guide commissioning activities, ensure compliance with standards, and deliver complete technical documentation for handover. Travel up to 20–30% internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in renewable energy sectors (PV, Wind, Microgrid, or BESS).
• In-depth technical knowledge of BESS components, PCS, and substation systems.
• Experience with on-site BESS integration, electrical system design, protection & control, and SAT procedures.
• Understanding of communication protocols such as RS485, CANBUS, Modbus TCP/RTU.
• Familiarity with international codes, standards, and regulations (UK, EU; Australia and USA are a plus).
• Willingness to travel across Europe and internationally up to 20–30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of project plans with objectives, budgets, schedules, and metrics.
• Own BESS technical scope, including component specification, design validation, and integration planning.
• Drive technical reviews of supplier documentation for compliance with standards.
• Coordinate FAT/SAT for major components like racks, PCS, PPC, and SCADA systems.
• Act as the primary technical liaison among internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Supervise design to align with contractual obligations and specs.
• Manage commissioning and integration of BESS components into the energy system.
• Prepare and deliver project documentation for client handover with version-controlled records.
• Provide mentorship and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

RS485

CANBUS

Modbus TCP/RTU

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive project plans, defining objectives, budgets, schedules, resource allocations, and performance metrics.
• Own the technical scope of BESS projects, including component specification, design validation, and integration planning.
• Drive and oversee technical reviews of supplier documentation to ensure compliance with project and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and lead factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) for all major components including battery racks, PCS, PPC, and SCADA systems.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supervise the design process to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and technical specifications.
• Manage commissioning activities and ensure seamless integration of BESS components into the broader energy system.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive project documentation for client handover, including version-controlled technical records.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and support cross-functional collaboration across engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within renewable energy sectors (PV, Wind, Microgrid, or BESS).
• In-depth technical knowledge of BESS components, PCS, and substation systems.
• Proven experience with on-site BESS integration, electrical system design, protection & control, and SAT procedures.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols such as RS485, CANBUS, Modbus TCP/RTU.
• Familiarity with international codes, standards, and regulations (UK, EU; Australia and USA are a plus).
• Knowledge of grid services and BESS applications such as FFR, DC, and other ancillary services.
• Willingness to travel across Europe and internationally up to 20–30% of the time.

We offer you

• A dynamic environment with high responsibilities and an independent working style
• The opportunity for professional development and growth in one of the most fast-growing industries.
• An environment of open communication where all ideas and opinions are valued
• Collaboration with an international and diverse team from all over Europe
• Possibility for remote work
• Qualified training and support with our buddy system
• A detailed introduction to our product portfolio
• Competitive salary and a great bonus structure
• Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country

About us

Trina Solar is an internationally recognized solar energy company. Our growing global presence includes regional headquarters in Switzerland, US, Japan and China with offices in Madrid, Munich, Milan, the UK, San Jose, Seoul, Tokyo and Shanghai, to provide our customers with timely, reliable service.

As Trina Solar continues to expand its capacity, we are looking for talent who is passionate about solar energy. From research and development to sales and marketing to manufacturing and operations, Trina Solar looks for people who thrive in exciting, challenging and dynamic work environments to become a part of our dedicated team of professionals and contribute daily to bringing clean, reliable and cost effective solar energy solutions to customers around the globe.

Join us in our mission to promote and develop solar energy as a source of clean, renewable energy for all.