Project Engineer – Battery Storage
Location – UK, Remote, with occasional travel required
Contract Type – Permanent
Working Hours – 37 Hours
Closing Date – On receipt of sufficient applications
As a driver of energy transformation, RWE develops, builds and operates a multitude of battery storage systems. These are either operated stand-alone, e.g., to provide grid stability services, or as hybrid assets to optimize renewable energy sources such as wind, PV, or run-of-river plants. Your contribution can enable RWE to design, build, and operate competitive battery storage systems in the future. Become part of #TeamRWE today.
About The Role
1. Coordinate responsibilities between project team and operator as owner’s engineer for new projects in the execution phase.
2. Ensure design conformity with existing BESS and employer requirements.
3. Define technical requirements for new projects from the operator’s perspective, in coordination with operation & maintenance and asset management teams.
4. Ensure completeness and correctness of handover documentation and compliance with management systems (ISMS, SAP, etc.).
5. Conduct design review for new projects during development, regarding conformity to Employer Requirements, regulations, and standards.
6. Manage internal modification projects on BESS in operation, including coordination with operation & maintenance teams.
7. Provide active feedback and support for Lessons Learned and Employer Requirements, participating in internal and external expert groups to promote knowledge exchange in battery storage systems.
Job Requirements And Experience
1. Degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable field with several years of experience in a technical environment.
2. Knowledge in HV and LV installations, I&C and automation systems, including verification of SLDs and electrical designs, project management, and relevant standards and regulations.
3. Nice-to-have knowledge in design, construction, and operation of BESS, SAP, IT/OT networks, and cost planning and control.
4. Analytical and conceptual thinking skills, good communication skills, and team spirit to convey ideas to stakeholders.
5. Willingness to travel (up to 25%, not regularly).
Advantageous, Not Essential
* Business fluent in English, both spoken and written.
What We Will Offer You
1. Starting salary from £65,000 to £80,000 depending on experience, plus up to 15% annual bonus.
2. A personal retirement savings plan – with a 5% employee contribution, RWE adds 10%, plus life assurance worth 4x annual salary.
3. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata.
4. Company-paid private medical insurance for you and your family.
5. Enhanced parental leave from day 1, with fully paid weeks for primary caregivers (weeks 1-29) and SMP for weeks 30-39; secondary caregivers receive 12 weeks of fully paid leave.
6. One free professional membership subscription.
7. Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease, Additional Leave, and retail savings schemes.
8. Occupational health support and employee assistance programs.
9. Up to 2 days volunteering per year.
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Apply with ad code 89458. Questions? Contact Lee.clark@Rwe.com.
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Equal Opportunities
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us to request accommodations.
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