Technical Design Lead

Technical Design LeadAbout the Client

Our client is a global leader in battery manufacturing technology, operating at the forefront of large-scale energy storage and renewables. They are looking to hire a Technical Design Lead (home-based) to support their Grid and Project Development teams across a portfolio of projects spanning the EU. As the business grows and expands into new markets, there will be scope to contribute to that expansion.

You will join a highly capable Renewable Project Development team in a flexible, fast-moving environment where everyone is aligned to company growth.

The Working Environment:

A genuine long-term opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic, friendly, people-first culture. Flexibility and remote working are encouraged. The client values teamwork, independence, fairness and sustainability, and is looking for entrepreneurial people who will be rewarded accordingly. A strong base salary plus a tailored incentive package (cash bonuses and additional benefits depending on level) is on offer.

The Role:

• Lead all aspects of power system network design, including application and negotiations, supporting the teams with technical and financial optimisation up to financial close and beyond
• Lead engineering feasibility studies and optimise the engineering solution through value engineering
• Support the design of large-scale energy storage plants (equipment sizing/rating, technical specifications, general design - SLD, layout, etc.); review and challenge contractor (ICP & BoP) design and engineering deliverables
• Carry out power/electrical system studies, including performance assessment for design assurance and transient/dynamic stability studies
• Develop power system design from 400kV down to LV to support engineering design and decision-making
• Support business development and procurement teams with technical and technical-economic analysis for tenders
• Support project delivery teams through basic/detailed design, construction and commissioning
• Ensure technical queries are correctly assessed and responded to
• Perform engineering tasks and implement engineering best practices
• Review key engineering deliverables produced by third-party consultants and contractors
• Own technical design standards and practices using tools such as BIM, 3D CAD and Digital Twins

Essential Competencies:

• Proven experience in electrical network design (renewable system design advantageous); excellent understanding of power system engineering
• Project management experience, including budgeting and engineering capex management, advantageous
• Strong understanding of power system network and renewable connection design from 400kV down to site LV, across technologies such as AIS & GIS substations, grid-forming inverters and control systems
• Experience with relevant software: DIgSILENT PowerFactory, BIM360, Revit, AutoCAD 3D
• Understanding of Transmission & Distribution (T&D) networks and design requirements for all electrical equipment within an energy storage/renewable installation (equipment interference, blast and fire safety, access/egress for installation and O&M, etc.)
• Genuine passion for clean energy and a social/environmental mission
• Experience in engineering, system planning or consultancy in the energy sector (B2B), ideally energy storage or renewables
• Desire to work in a fast-moving, high-pressure, entrepreneurial environment

Diversity & Inclusion:

Our client is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes all qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, nationality, religion or belief, gender, political beliefs or sexual orientation. Their culture values meritocracy, openness, fairness and transparency.