BESS Project Engineer

Who we are - our mission:

terralayr addresses the massive deficit in global energy storage.

The over-indexing of electricity generation from renewable energy sources leads to large volatility on the energy grid. The main problem is that wind and solar farms are fluctuating and, by definition, unsteady—there is no sun at night, and it is not always windy. This increases the need for flexibility in the form of battery storage systems to balance the grid in times when supply and demand do not match.

By buying and developing grid-scale storage assets and virtually aggregating them across a layer, we are creating the world's first energy cloud. Imagine AWS for energy. Through the flexibility we secure, we can market flexibility-as-a-service and hedging products/power insurance to utilities, SMEs, and industrial players and create virtual storage capacity for PV and wind farms.

What we are currently hiring for:

Currently, we are looking for a BESS Project Engineer to join our team. While our main office is in Berlin, with a tech hub in London, we are also open to hire fully remote team members - our ambition is to build the best team in the market, irrespective of the location our talents are based.

As part of our Project Delivery team, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of our projects from concept to completion, with smooth delivery to operations. Your strong experience in electrical engineering, renewable energy, and project management will allow the BESS projects we build to meet the highest quality standards. Your technical expertise allow you to challenge the “usual practice” and to proactively find disruptive approaches to optimise project management processes, execution timelines and costs. You will join our team at an early stage with the opportunity to participate in shaping our BESS fleet expansion strategy.

Successful candidates deeply care about having a positive impact on accelerating the energy transition. We are seeking a candidate who can strike a balance between swift execution and maintaining a high standard of work quality. Our ideal candidate is a team player who successfully collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance, and reliable BESS projects.

Your tasks in more detail:

• Supporting the project development team

  • Assess project viability at early staged

  • Review BESS projects tenders documentation produced by our contractors

• Bring technical expertise and optimise processes

  • Bring your technical expertise to help defining our project development strategy

  • Provide technical expertise in battery energy storage, including knowledge of different battery chemistries, energy management systems, and grid integration technologies

  • Stay abreast of relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring that our BESS projects adhere to all applicable codes and requirements

  • BESS technology watch

  • Find ways to disruptively reduce project execution timelines (RtB to COD)

• Manage projects and associated risks

  • Ensure that all works are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

  • Identify and help mitigating risks in our BESS projects

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including design specifications, technical drawings, and project schedules.

  • Collaborate with and lead a cross-functional project team

  • Ensure smooth handover from project execution to operation

• Stakeholder management, oversee engineering and site activities

  • Coordinate with and oversee our contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders during the engineering, procurement and construction phases

  • Site visits during construction and commissioning to ensure quality of the works

What we are looking for - Your Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Experience: At least 5 years working in the design and implementation of battery energy storage systems.

• Technical expertise: Strong knowledge of electrical systems, renewable energy technologies, and grid integration. Familiarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.

• Project management skills: the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

• Soft skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when necessary.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems efficiently.

• Self-directed: Ability to make decisions, set priorities and work independently based on high-level targets of the business.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proficiency in German a big plus.

• Continuous Learning: A passion for learning and staying updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.

Why you should be excited about this opportunity:

• Our purpose: Join us in building up an asset fleet that has the potential to make a positive impact on society and our planet by addressing the massive deficit in global energy storage.

• Focus on innovation: Building our asset fleet following our technology agnostic approach means you will have the opportunity to work with the highest industry standard equipment. We are and willing to implement the

• Impact: Your contribution will not only have a positive impact on society; by joining our small and nimble team, your work will make a difference from day one.

• Personal development: You will benefit from a learning & development budget of 1,000 EUR per calendar year that you can use for your individual professional development.

Please note:

At terralayr, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and perspectives are respected. We firmly believe that our strength lies in the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and ideas that our team members bring to the table. As an equal opportunities employer, we value and embrace differences and are dedicated to providing a fair and supportive environment for all.

We encourage candidates from all walks of life, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic, to apply and join our team. We firmly believe that diversity drives innovation, creativity, and success, making us stronger as a collective.