Senior BESS Engineer

Senior BESS Engineer

Ferrovial
Ferrovial
Sevilla, SpainCompetitiveOn-siteAdded 3 days agoSenior · 5+ years🇬🇧English: Required

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About the role

Technical specialist in battery energy storage systems (BESS), providing expert support during the design, tendering, technical review, manufacturing, FAT, commissioning, operation, and incident resolution phases for EPC projects of photovoltaic plants and hybrid PV+BESS systems.

They will be the internal technical reference within the Generation Engineering team for BESS technology, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, performance guarantees, and the proper integration of the system with the rest of the plant.

What you'll do

Main Responsibilities

  • Technical review of BESS manufacturer offers.

  • Evaluation of storage technologies and architectures.

  • Review of manufacturer technical documentation.

  • Review and validation of electrical designs for BESS systems.

  • Review of integration studies with PPC and SCADA.

  • Participation in technical due diligence processes.

  • Preparation of technical specifications for procurement.

  • Technical follow-up during manufacturing.

  • Participation in FAT and SAT.

  • Technical support during commissioning.

  • Analysis and resolution of field incidents.

  • Review of compliance with performance guarantees.

  • Monitoring of KPIs and battery degradation.

  • Analysis of operational data and detection of deviations.

  • Technical coordination with manufacturers, clients, and EPC teams.

  • Development of lessons learned and standardization of solutions.

Languages

- English: C1

How you'll work

full-time

About the company & team

Are you ready to develop your professional career in a global leader in infrastructure, in a challenging environment and generating a positive impact on people's lives? At Ferrovial, we are more than a company; we are a community of innovators and pioneers. We are listed on three of the main stock markets: Nasdaq (USA), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands), and IBEX 35 (Spain). We are also members of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a team of more than 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial's activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. 

The Ferrovial Energy business unit was created with the aim of promoting the transition towards a more sustainable and cleaner economy. We are present in Ferrovial's main markets and focus on offering innovative solutions for the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy generation, storage, and transmission infrastructure. We also offer energy efficiency solutions for both public and private clients.

Requirements

- Education: Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics

A specialized Master's degree in energy storage is valued.

- 5 years of experience in large-scale energy storage systems (Utility Scale BESS).

- Demonstrable experience with BESS system manufacturers, integrators, or EPCs.

- Knowledge of the complete architecture of a BESS system:

  • Battery cells, modules, and racks.

  • Battery Management System (BMS).

  • Power Conversion System (PCS).

  • Energy Management System (EMS).

  • Transformers and Medium Voltage switchgear.

  • HVAC systems.

  • Fire detection and suppression systems.

- Experience in technical review of BESS manufacturer documentation.

- Experience in conducting and/or supervising FAT, SAT, and commissioning tests.

- Ability to analyze BESS system performance using indicators such as:

  • State of Charge (SOC).

  • State of Health (SOH).

  • Round Trip Efficiency (RTE).

  • Availability.

  • Capacity Tests.

  • Performance Ratio of the storage system.

- Knowledge of battery degradation mechanisms and analysis of performance guarantees.

- Experience in analysis and resolution of technical incidents (troubleshooting) during manufacturing, commissioning, and operation.

- Knowledge of BESS system integration with:

  • SCADA.

  • PPC (Power Plant Controller).

  • Utility scale photovoltaic plants.

- Interpretation of electrical schematics, communications architecture, and control systems.

- Knowledge of regulations and standards applicable to BESS systems.

- Experience in incident resolution and troubleshooting.

Additional information

Why Ferrovial?

  • Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.

  • Collaborative excellence: Work alongside great professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

  • Inclusive culture: Develop your career in an innovative and respectful environment that values every opinion, celebrates what makes us unique, and turns differences into innovation.

  • Professional growth: Benefit from global and cross-business-unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.

  • Attractive benefits and employee well-being: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your work and dedication, and take advantage of initiatives designed to care for your physical and mental well-being.

  • Productivity tools: Use innovative tools such as Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the adjectives that describe us. We are motivated by challenges and collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey towards a great career starts here!

Ferrovial offers equal opportunities to all candidates. We treat all applications equally, regardless of gender, race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable law.

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