Senior Electrical Engineer- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Overview

In this role you will lead electrical design for energy storage, solar, and grid connection projects within a renewables-focused team. You will shape FEED-to-detailed design for BESS and grid connections, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable energy infrastructure. You’ll tackle feasibility, option studies, and design assurance on large renewables projects, supporting bids and quality management. This is a chance to influence the energy transition on major UK/Europe projects and work with cutting-edge storage tech.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• benefits and compensation

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design for energy storage and grid connection projects (11kV–400kV)
• Design BESS balance of plant and associated control and metering systems
• Develop grid connection solutions for energy storage and renewables
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients to deliver innovative solutions
• Support bidding, project and quality management activities
• Work on large renewables projects with UK/Ireland focus and some global engagements

Key requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience in FEED, detailed design or owner’s engineer role
• Knowledge of battery storage tech and grid connection requirements
• Experience with HV grid connections and metering/control for BESS
• Experience in consultancy, contractor, equipment manufacturer or utility in energy sector
• Knowledge of grid connection standards (G99, G100, grid codes) and electrical plant items
• Experience with AutoCAD, EnergyPro, CYMCAP, Cableizer, Autodesk Construction Cloud, ETAP, DigSILENT
• Knowledge of emerging technologies (hybrid grid-forming inverters, LDES)
• Client-facing skills and team-oriented mindset
• Project management experience and professional registration are desirable

• client-facing mindset
• team player
• communication skills
• AutoCAD
• EnergyPro
• CYMCAP

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