Senior BESS Engineer

Our Solar & BESS Engineering Team in Renewables is looking for you!   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Design and develop battery energy storage systems (BESS) integrated with solar and wind power projects
• Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments for BESS installations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of BESS with solar PV and Wind systems
• Structure and improve tendering strategy and ensure successful project execution along time, budget, quality and HSE
• Develop and review technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for BESS projects
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols
• Provide technical support during the commissioning and testing of BESS
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in BESS technology and solar engineering
• Mentor and guide other engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices
• Lead engineering activities during development TDD and construction stage

 

Your profile

• University degree in the area of electrical engineering, renewable energies or similar with focus on electrical engineering
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in BESS technologies, including lithium-ion batteries, battery management systems, and power conversion systems
• Experience with energy management software, simulation tools, and modeling platforms
• Familiarity with solar and/or wind design, grid integration, power electronics, and control systems for renewable energy projects
• Knowledge of RES technology, including system design, installation, commissioning and maintenance
• Creative and open-minded individual with a good sense of humor
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven track record of international work experience
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Business fluency in English, any other language will be helpful

 

Your benefits

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

Mobility:

• Bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) 
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

career@uniper.energy

 

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As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.