Job Description:
MSP Technologies is a battery energy storage (BESS) manufacturer, seeking a skilled and motivated Project Engineer (Electrical) to join the expanding team to develop new and existing products.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring successful delivery of projects from initial concept to client handover
* Assess and interpret project briefs to develop into comprehensive project specifications
* Provide expert advice and opinion to the client and colleagues on project matters
* Identify site specific control requirements
* Advise and develop solutions based on client requirements
* Ensure key project milestones are identified and subsequently achieved
* Coordinate internal departments and external suppliers to ensure projects run smoothly
* Be the point of contact on project for clients, suppliers and colleagues
* Create project related documents and drawings: SLD, Block Cable, Cable Schedules, Site Plans, System GA
* Draw on previous experience to provide solutions to design issues
* Identify all installation and commissioning requirements, creating RAMS and ICAL
* Orchestrate and provide advice to the delivery team, ensuring successful delivery, commissioning, training, and handover
* Provide expert opinion to the sales team
Internal Stakeholders
* Project Managers – Provide technical updates, contribute to planning, and ensure alignment with project timelines.
* Sales – Identify and develop the sales scope
* Production Team – Ensure production are aware of time constraints and site specific requirements
* Control / Software Engineers – Identify control strategies and customer specific requirements
* Test Engineers – Partner to develop and execute test plans
* Mechanical Engineer – Ensure full system development and coordination between different principals
Person Specification
* Attention to detail with ability to self-assess
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
* Safety-conscious with high attention to detail.
* Flexible and adaptable to changing environments and schedules
* Be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work.
* DBS check to be completed prior to start date.
* A legal right to work in the UK.
Qualifications and Experience
One or more of the following:
* Degree or HNC/D in Electrical Engineering or related field.
* Formal training and qualification as an electrician
* C&G 2396 Electrical Design
Proficient with electrical and mechanical CAD packages
* Minimum 3 years of experience in Electrical or Project Engineering
* Prior experience of running projects £1-3M
* Knowledge of renewable and distributed energy systems
Competent with knowledge on electrical characteristics:
* AC / DC Networks
* Power Factor
* kVA / kW
* Harmonics
* Proficient in reading electrical schematics and using diagnostic tools.
* Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, and remote monitoring platforms is a plus.
* Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
* ~75 days on site per year (client meetings, site surveys, installation, commissioning)
Desirable skills
* Enthusiastic about renewable energy
* Familiarity with renewable energy systems and grid-tied configurations.
* Prior experience of island systems
* Experience with utility companies and DNO
* Hands on experience with electrical installations and commissioning