BESS Engineer

As an experienced Transmission and Distribution sector professional, you will contribute to the development of our power system activities. The power systems product focuses on supporting our clients in their challenges to plan and operate the power system in a reliable, sustainable and efficient way. Our clients include TSOs, regulatory bodies, power producers, industries and project developers around the world. This team has a world class expertise in Power Systems and is the center of excellence of the ENGIE Group for all related topics.

Description

• Handling a project self-responsible in coordination and cooperation with functional manager
• Preparation of all required reports, follow up documentation and correspondence of the projectsContract administration and claim management
• Contribution in all project phases (planning studies, design, procurement, implementation, supervision and commissioning) with technical input within the area of technical expertise
• Interface coordination with all related disciplines involved in large transmission and distribution projects (civil, mechanical, topographical, H&S, environmental etc.) and other stakeholders
• Take an expert role on the different activities, from project delivery to junior coaching
  
   

Profile

• University degree in electrical engineering (MSc/Dipl.-Ing.), further education is an asset
• Fluent in English, excellent correspondence skill in contractual & technical matters. Fluency in other languages is an asset (German, French, Dutch, Spanish)
• Readiness for regular travel abroad (1 week per month in average)
• You are dynamic, creative, interested by high level expertise and team work
• Experience in presenting and defending results to clients and interacting with several stakeholders (clients, partners, subcontractors, authorities, TSO,…)
• Preferably previous work experience in technical consulting/engineering and experience working abroad
• Profound theoretical knowledge of electrical engineering and practical project experience of minimum 10 years, including site supervision of electrical works
• Design experience of electrical transmission & distribution facilities (e.g. high voltage substations primary equipment, protection and control, SCADA, telecommunication, high voltage overhead lines and cables etc.), capable to establish scope of works, bill of quantities and tender documents within the area of technical expertise, familiar with related international standards
• Minimum 3 years’ experience on the projects related to utility scale BESS facilities
• Experience in site and factory acceptance tests for electrical equipment and/or BESS, site acceptance and commissioning (especially for BESS containers and associated BOP equipment)
• Battery energy storage systems knowledge on the following:
  • Topologies of energy storage systems and knowledge on the applicable terminologies and understanding (or willingness to learn) of performance criteria (technical/contractual)
  • Ability to stay up to date on the latest trends in the world of the energy storage community
  • Writing prefeasibility, basic design, and technical specifications
  • Understanding of the main BESS equipment and subsystems (Batteries (Li-ion), Power conversation system, MV/LV Transformers, General Balance of plant)
  • Assessment of different vendor solutions to perform tender comparison/evaluations
• Additionally, experience in one or more of the following topics would be an asset:
  • BESS maintenance procedures and BESS appendices
  • Knowledge on root cause analysis of BESS incidents
  • Inverter related questions, such as grid following/grid forming algorithms
  • Knowledge on safety features, system design and system integration, international standards (NFPA 855, IEC) and other safety related elements
  • Ability to translate application requirements and grid code requirements to a project
  • Ability to guide customers to evaluate contract conditions (performance criteria) is a plus
  • Regulatory and Standards Compliance: Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and codes is important for ensuring compliance and safety in BESS projects. This may include standards such as IEEE, IEC, NEC, UL, and local grid interconnection requirements
  • Understanding the required installation and commissioning procedures that are applicable based on the relevant standards and good practices. Assessment of operation and maintenance of electrical equipment.
  • Knowledge on other battery chemistries
  • Analysis of BESS control features such as State of Health/ State of charge algorithms