BESS Project Engineer

About UL: 🤔

UL is a global safety science company committed to advancing safety, security, and sustainability. They work to create trust in the things people use every day, from the products they buy to the places they live and work. Their work in the energy and utilities sector, specifically renewables, is a key part of their mission. For more information, visit https://www.ul.com/industries/energy-and-utilities/renewables.

The Role: ⚙️

As a BESS Project Engineer, you'll be a key contributor to the BESS Advisory team, executing independent engineering assessments and supporting technology reviews and use-case modeling for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects. You'll work on projects at various development stages and across different transaction types, reporting to the Solar and Storage Advisory Team. This role offers opportunities for growth within the team.

Responsibilities: 🎯

• Support the Storage Advisory team in feasibility studies and energy modeling for various storage project use cases.
• Collaborate with internal resources, project managers, and sub-consultants to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Contribute to the development of new team procedures and processes.
• Produce timely, efficient, and high-quality reports.

What You'll Bring: 💪

• Experience: At least 3 years in the storage industry, with experience in key technologies and energy modeling for diverse use cases.
• Knowledge: Understanding of various battery technologies, markets, revenue mechanisms, and use cases. Experience with Homer family products or similar commercial software is a plus but not required.
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of different battery technologies and experience reviewing related equipment (PCS, BMS, battery cells, etc., and other Balance of System (BOS) components in a BESS project). Good understanding of typical KPIs for solar PV and storage, and a high-level understanding of energy modeling for solar PV projects. Knowledge of Spanish regulations (permitting, grid connection, electricity markets) is highly valued.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (mechanical, civil, electrical, or environmental engineering). A Master's degree in renewable energy is preferred.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple complex projects successfully.
• Language: Proficiency in English is required.

Benefits: 🎉

• Work on local and international projects with UL experts.
• Permanent contract with a flexible weekly schedule (possibility to work from home 2 days per week from Barcelona or remotely in Spain).
• Competitive salary based on experience, plus an All-Employee Incentive Plan (10%).
• Lunch vouchers, private medical insurance, and life insurance.
• Access to UL University for continuous learning and career development.
• Opportunities to collaborate with various departments and develop new skills.
• Positive and collaborative work environment.
• Employee referral scheme.

Job Category: Software Development