Lead BESS Engineer

A bit about FieldField is an international developer, owner, operator, of renewable infrastructure. Our Founder and CEO is a successful entrepreneur who previously co-founded a green energy supplier. We have robust pipelines of BESS projects across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany - and strong financial backing. Our most recent fundraise was a £200 million investment from DIF Capital Partners (now CVC DIF). This will support our mission to grow internationally, and ultimately to build and develop a robust global BESS portfolio.We are an eclectic team with varied backgrounds. Our team has experience scaling billion dollar tech start-ups and building energy companies, as well as deep specialisms in energy markets. You will learn from and work with a bunch of fun, curious, and entrepreneurial people who really want to make an impact. Together, we will show that batteries are a totally viable part of our energy infrastructure - now, not in some distant future. We have ambitious plans to become the defining new clean energy player in Europe over the next few years, gradually expanding beyond batteries into new asset types.Key ResponsibilitiesYour Mission As Lead BESS engineer you’ll be responsible for leading the design and selection of battery systems that will be built across Field’s portfolio of multi-GWh duration energy storage projects in the UK, Spain, Italy and Germany.This will require you to keep abreast of technological developments in battery cell design and development and implications for battery container design and power conversion equipment.It will also involve some travel to manufacturing sites and industry conferences to witness tests, engage at a deeper level on specific project issues and maintain relationships with technical and commercial counterparts.This role will encompass the full battery lifecycle and mean you will also be working closely with the development, construction and operations teams to support their roles in site outline design, noise assessments, interface management with BOP contractors as well as supporting ongoing asset management to keep our batteries running at peak performance.What you’ll be doing This is a broad and varied role that would suit someone with an engineering (preferably electrical) or physical science background who is curious, has an entrepreneurial mindset and wants to work with rapidly evolving technology. Key responsibilities include:Developing conceptual designs for new battery storage systems; short-duration, long-duration and those with more advanced capabilities such as inertia, short-circuit and blackstart services.Supporting the tender evaluations for new battery systemsAssisting the construction team with monitoring the quality of commissioning of new battery sites, including visiting of BESS suppliers for Factory Acceptance TestsLeading engagement with BESS suppliers to anticipate new battery designs that will affect how we plan and develop new sitesSupporting the legal and contractual teams with technical expertise to understand the key contractual risks and avoid contractual disputesDeveloping our in-house approach to long-term battery management to minimise operational risks and optimise battery healthSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseA bit about youYou like the technical detail and are not afraid to get your teeth in to solving new problems with new technologyYou’re an open, clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively - there are no ‘lone wolves’ at Field, we’re all in this togetherYou’re very organised - you’ll be spinning a few plates at once, so you’ll need to have tried and tested methods for keeping on top of a varied workload at your fingertipsYou’re enthusiastic, curious and knowledgeable about the energy storage industryThe skills you’ll need An engineering or physical science degree with at least 6 years’ experience in the energy industry, preferably with experience at an energy equipment manufacturer, energy asset owner or energy design consultancyA deep understanding of at least one of the following technologies:InvertersBattery cells and Battery Management SystemsHV and MV Electrical power systemsExperience with power system design or modelling is highly desirableAble to communicate complex concepts to non-technical colleaguesAble to communicate effectively with contractors and suppliers from around the world.Willingness to occasionally travel to sites in the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain and battery equipment suppliers in Europe and ChinaBenefitsWe’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business.Other benefits include:Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:6 months fully paid primary carer leave3 months fully paid secondary carer leave10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatmentUp to 10% company wide bonus based on company performancePrivate medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members.Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)Nest pension (8% combined contributions) on qualifying earnings25 days holiday + bank holidays£2,000 annual learning & development budget to spend on whatever best supports your growth1 month a year ‘work from anywhere in the world’ policySpill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resourcesGreen leave: paid time off to do something good for the environmentFun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London or Berlin, GermanyDog friendly office (with some regular furry friends already in the team)Free team lunch once a weekRegular team socialsBirthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday& many more on the wayWhy join us?Genuine impact: You will actually be building and operating the renewable infrastructure we need to reach net zero. This is not a green CSR initiative, but a company that is taking a leading role in building one of the critical solutions to a generational problem.Make things happen: We are still a relatively early stage company, and you will have significant accountability to make things happen from day one. You will have a lot of autonomy, will learn quickly, and be given a LOT of room to grow.Define a new industry: The energy market is in a paradigm shift right now, evolving at a breathtaking pace, and you will play a leading role in defining how that market evolves and innovates over the next few years.Exceptional team: We are an eclectic team with varied backgrounds. We have experience scaling billion dollar tech start-ups and building energy companies, as well as deep specialisms in the energy markets. You will learn from and work with a bunch of fun, curious, and entrepreneurial people who really want to make an impact.Our ValuesMove fast - We’re finishers. Doers. Pragmatists. We take responsibility. We see things through and we always deliver on our promises. We roll up our sleeves and get things done. FAST.Know your stuff - We’re curious and pride ourselves on always learning, adapting and improving. There are no stupid questions here. We’re self-starters. We’re all learning and growing, always. And we take accountability for our own growthDo it right - We do things the right way and never cut corners. We always put safety above profit. We carefully manage the impact of our work on local communities and the broader environment. We are intentional and act with integrity at all times.Work for the team - We are friendly and approachable. We make time for one another, we lean on each other. We learn from one another, and we value diversity of thought and experience so we learn faster and get betterEquality, Diversity & inclusionDiverse teams make better teams. Field is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender expression, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, race, nationality, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We published a blog discussing our findings and learnings from our first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey in March 2023 which you can read here.Still not convinced? See what our current team think about working here to find out why you should join usAbout FIELDTo reach Net Zero, we need to solve big challenges. Field will fund, build and run the renewable infrastructure we need to tackle these challenges. At Field, we will show that batteries are a totally viable part of our energy infrastructure - now, not in some distant future.And, we have ambitious plans to become the defining new clean energy player in Europe over the next few years, gradually expanding beyond batteries into new asset types.