Title: System Engineer

Location: Remote working with occasional travel to site (Essex Sites)

About the Role:

Our client is a UK-based developer and operator of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems

(BESS). The company is focused on accelerating the UK’s energy transition by delivering grid-scale storage projects that support renewable integration and system flexibility. With a growing portfolio of operational and in-development assets exceeding 2 GWh, they bring deep expertise in energy trading, project delivery, and storage optimisation.

The System Engineer will lead the technical aspects of the battery energy storage projects and

provide expertise to support project development from the project inception through to

energisation. The role will be home based, and the incumbent will travel to site and / or head

office on an occasional basis.

Key Responsibilities:

General design of grid scale battery storage system including site layout and SLD design, augmentation optimisation, power system study and grid code compliance, control/monitoring system and ancillary systems
Technical support for the procurement of grid scale battery storage system
Technical support for EPC tendering and technical due diligence
Review the project specific constraints, specify technical requirements and collaborate with the EPC/contractors to optimise the design and engineering solutions (BoP and ICP)
Work closely with Project Manager to monitor project development process and review technical deliveries throughout the design, construction and commissioning
Supervision of Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and/or Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
Attend technical meetings with key stakeholders (EPC, NG/DNO, Technical Due Diligence, …)
Technical assessment of new BESS projects in the development portfolio

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

3-5 years design experience in grid scale battery storage plant or utility HV and EHV substation
Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (with a specialism in Electrical Power Engineering, Battery Storage or equivalent)
Proven technical knowledge of Li-ion battery, inverter and battery storage system integration
Knowledge of applicable standards and certifications in energy storage system
Familiarity and experience with Transmission & Distribution network and Grid Code requirements in UK
Ability of keeping up to date with new products/technology and technology advancements in industry
Commercial awareness of system design and engineering solutions
Experience with design software DIgSILENT or ETAP
Excellent AutoCAD and MS Office skills
Excellent communication skills and collaboration abilities
Experience of working with DNOs and facilitating grid connections desired

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