(Global Renewable Energy) BESS Senior Engineer

Main duties:

• Lead technical review and liaison support for the development and construction of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects,
• Lead technical support for construction-related matters (EPC contracts, process management, safety management),
• Supervise the completion of procedures with administrative bodies for permits and registrations required for the development and construction of power storage plants,
• Lead grid connection discussions with power companies and related procedures,
• Support the investigation of location and development potential in the early stages of the development of a BESS projects.

Essential requirements:

• University degree in civil, electrical or control systems engineering,
• Right to work in Japan,
• 8-10 years' professional experience,
• Able to travel domestically for business.

Desirable requirements:

• Experience in power plant development work (not limited to renewable energy and energy storage),
• Experience working in civil or electrical engineering,
• Experience in negotiating with government agencies and power companies,
• Practical experience in the development, design, quality control and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems that utilise it at infrastructure companies, electrical manufacturers, engineering companies, etc.
• Qualifications such as chief electrical engineer,
• Experience working in English.

The right person for the job

• Ability to independently generate solutions to problems (while working under supervision),
• Ability to think flexibly and logically, without being bound by preconceived ideas,
• Action oriented, works with a sense of urgency,
• Prefer to work in cooperation with others and have good communication skills,
• Able to manage a large number of tasks in parallel,
• Willing to share experience and help junior team members develop their skills,
• Have a desire to grow in the energy storage industry.