BESS Design Engineer

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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: On Site