System Designer - Battery Energy Storage Systems

Our client is currently driving an advanced product development initiative within Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and is now looking for an extremely experienced Electrical System Design Engineer to take a leading role in the development of next-generation energy storage solutions. About the assignment You will work with end-to-end system design of stationary energy storage products, with a strong focus on grid interaction and power conversion. Key responsibilities include: Power conversion system selection (PCS), transformers, and grid connections Electrical system design including schematics, layouts, and engineering requirements Product development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Leading system engineering work within a technical team Driving concept investigations and evaluating system-level alternatives Defining and securing system and non-functional requirements Integrating deliveries from multiple engineering disciplines Securing quality, readiness, and verification before release Developing and maintaining system architecture and technical roadmaps Supporting product management by breaking down capabilities into features and enablers Taking concepts through decision forums and approvals Managing interfaces and dependencies within agile development setups Required profile 8+ years of experience in electrical system design or system engineering Proven experience with stationary BESS and grid-connected inverters Strong background working with electrical grids, power plants, or substations Energy-sector background (e.g. power & energy companies, not automotive) Experience from start-up or scale-up environments Solid understanding of system architecture, requirements management, and verification Comfortable leading complex technical work and mentoring others