Climate17 is delighted to be partnering with a major energy services and smart metering company who are leading the smart energy revolution.They are seeking a BESS Engineer to join their fast-growing Grid Scale Energy Storage department and to play a critical role in transforming and decarbonising the UK energy system. Undertake engineering reviews, design checks and approval of design drawings, reports, programmes, and other deliverables
Act as point of contact with BESS supplier/integrators during the various design, installation, and commissioning phases
Work with the Grid Scale Energy Storage team to drive the strategy behind and solutions for energy storage project pipeline
Develop asset optimisation strategies from the technology perspective and analyse performance data to guide decision making around cycle rates and optimal life span of cells alongside the Trading Team
Undertake research of new energy storage technologies and providers
Serve as BESS technical expert assisting Operations and Maintenance and Trading functions in the smooth operation and trading of BESS assets Requirements
Bachelor or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering. Membership of IEE, IET or similar Engineering Institution is desirable
Relevant experience and field expertise with renewable energy, with dedicated experience in the grid scale energy storage industry considered desirable
Proven technical experience in electrical design of renewable energy / energy storage
Proven project delivery and engineering experience of renewable and/or energy storage projects, with the latter considered desirable
Familiar with relevant codes and standards for electrical systems, Energy Storage Systems, PCS, and associated equipment
Familiar with industrial control methods and SCADA systems
Experience and understanding of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical software packages and drawings
About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.