BESS Design Engineer
BESS Electrical Design Engineer
At Tractebel, we engineer solutions that power the energy transition. Our teams work on projects that reshape how the world produces, stores, and distributes energy. As a BESS Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a central role in designing battery energy storage systems that accelerate the shift to clean energy across the globe.
We are looking for a passionate engineer who wants to shape the future of energy storage. You will join a team of experts delivering innovative solutions for utility-scale projects, microgrids, and hybrid systems worldwide.
What You'll Do
- Design and engineer electrical and control systems for energy storage solutions, from concept to detailed engineering.
- Size battery capacity and finalize system configurations for global tenders and project requirements.
- Design and integrate BESS systems for utility-scale, microgrid, and solar hybrid applications, including containerized and modular architectures (DC and AC coupled).
- Serve as the single point of contact for BESS technical discussions with global developers and vendors.
- Prepare technical specifications, including electrical panel design, cable sizing, busbar sizing, and switchgear selection.
- Integrate battery packs, hardware components, and software interfaces into cohesive system designs.
- Create technical documents, reports, and presentations aligned with project specifications and quality standards.
What You Bring
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in BESS or renewable energy system design and integration.
- Solid knowledge of electrical panel design, cable sizing, busbar sizing, and switchgear selection.
- Basic understanding of solar and wind power plant design concepts and energy yield simulation tools such as PVsyst or WindPro.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, a growth mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Location
[Insert location] — On Site
What We Offer
- A competitive salary package with clear career progression paths within Tractebel and the wider ENGIE group.
- A diversity of missions across global energy storage and renewable energy projects.
- Stimulating, technically challenging work at the forefront of the energy transition.
- A friendly, collaborative work environment where knowledge sharing is part of daily life.
- Flexibility measures that support your work-life balance, even within an on-site arrangement.
- Access to continuous learning, professional development programs, and international project exposure.
Our Commitment
Ready to engineer your positive impact? It's your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition — while enhancing the lives of millions of people through meaningful projects around the world. Be a transition maker, accomplish more and change our world! It's our reality. At Tractebel, we don't just talk about change, we make it happen.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Every qualified candidate receives fair consideration.
If you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for everyone.
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