Technical Manager/Energy Storage Engineer

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Net Zero People Full time

Net Zero People are proud to be representing a leading Battery Storage company based in Edinburgh who are looking for a Technical Manager/Energy Storage Engineer.

The Role

The role of Technical Manager/Energy Storage Engineer is an exciting new role within the project delivery team. We are seeking a motivated individual with excellent technical skills and proven experience in BESS to help support the growing energy storage portfolio and wider opportunities to work on diverse and innovative projects in a variety of locations across the UK.

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Hybrid working - Flexible on locations and hybrid set up
  • Office based in: Edinburgh
  • Travel will be required to visit project sites and supplier premises, requiring occasional overnight stays, all with notice

The Purpose

  • The role is responsible for design, contract specification and system safety across all phases of energy storage projects, ensuring projects meet the performance, service and safety requirements as required by the project and key stakeholders
  • Our projects do include co-location with solar PV and may expand to other renewable technologies over time
  • Health and safety are at the core of our values and we are committed to promoting safe behaviours across all of our business activities. This role requires commitment to positively promote our safety programme and will be responsible for our safe working behaviours relating to energy storage equipment

The role will provide expert technical advice relating to:

  • The Battery
  • Battery enclosure & auxiliary equipment
  • PCS equipment
  • Control system requirements in accordance with all project obligations

Key Responsibilities

  • Understanding technical and commercial requirements to ensure all solutions maximises value
  • Designing the system and site layout in accordance with the internal guidelines, planning consent, grid connection parameters, major equipment designs, and other contract requirements
  • Evaluation of different energy storage technologies and configurations based on technical and financial parameters including battery sizing, battery enclosure and PCS selection and configuration
  • Drafting energy storage technical specifications and employer’s requirements
  • Input into contract technical schedules (for contracts such as supply and commissioning contracts) including drafting wording / contractual mechanisms
  • Technical input into supplier and contractor RFI/RFP/tender packs
  • Technical review and feedback of proposals (such as energy storage vendor proposals)
  • Liaising directly with energy storage suppliers, consultants and other third parties
  • Maintain good internal and external relationships with contractors and suppliers
  • Provide expert technical support to the project team during contract negotiations
  • Providing technical support to the project team in addressing issues with the battery and PCS suppliers
  • Undertaking the system FMEA and availability analysis for the project and incorporating associated changes into the relevant scope of design
  • Preparation of the technical specifications and definition of the FAT & SAT, for battery and PCS supply agreements
  • Technical support in evaluating warranty provisions
  • Prepare the control system specification to define the control system requirements in accordance with the project obligations, and
  • Provision of technical support during the delivery phase with regard to end user requirements and system performance
  • Provide technical due diligence for site acquisitions
  • Develop modelling tools to improve system specification and sizing, as well as reduce time to select technology providers

Skills

  • Ability to think creatively to solve problems in a customer focused environment
  • Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies and applications
  • Ability to grasp the complex engineering & commercial interactions of mechanical or electrical energy storage systems
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Presentation, reporting writing and data analysis skills are all required

Experience

  • Bachelor University degree or an equivalent level of qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Meaningful experience working with one or more of: static energy storage, relevant renewable/power industry
  • Knowledge of electrical systems design, ideally specifically related to energy storage
  • Experience in Autocad for layouts and single line diagrams is desirable
  • Understanding of utility-scale battery chemistries and key performance indicators, balance of plant technology and energy storage use-cases
  • Knowledge of safety relating to energy storage and technological best-practices
  • Knowledge of utility-scale energy storage system architectures and management systems
  • Appreciation of IEC standards related to utility-scale energy storage and balance of plant (system/component design, safety, testing, environmental)
  • Knowledge of project delivery within a relevant engineering discipline
  • Excellent team working, interpersonal and customer facing skills
  • Attention to detail / analytical skills
  • Good organisation and methodical working practices
  • Self-driven, focused, results and quality oriented
  • Strong H&S awareness

The candidate

A successful candidate should be able to operate within a fast-paced and growing commercial environment, understanding the requirement to proactively find solutions for everyday challenges. The person should be comfortable working within a small but growing team with access and reporting to senior management and possess exceptional communication skills.

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