Senior Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Engineer for UAE - Dubai

About Us

Since 1922, FICHTNER has been supporting exciting projects in the fields of energy, environment, renewable energies, water management, and consulting and IT as one of the leading independent engineering and consulting companies. In the Fichtner Group, you can expect a unique combination of a long-term oriented family business coupled with diversity, dynamism and flat hierarchies. We want to develop the infrastructure of tomorrow together with you and can offer you a wide range of development opportunities. We are looking to fill a permanent position in our Dubai office as soon as possible with a very experienced

Senior Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Engineer

Your Tasks

• Working on implementation of utility-scale BESS projects, e.g. feasibility studies, technical due diligences, tendering
• Collaborating in various project phases, from concept to contract negotiation to construction and commissioning
• Further developing innovative techno-commercial BESS contracts
• Cooperate closely with internal and external and international stakeholders, e.g. project developers, suppliers, energy providers
• Actively supporting the development of the business segment to further expand Fichtner's BESS presence and offerings
• Visiting sites and going on business trips, as required, during various project stages
  
  

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, preferably in electrical engineering or related fields
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in the implementation of utility-scale BESS
• Expertise in preparing EPC and supplier tenders
• Knowledge of integrating BESS with other technologies would be a great advantage
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Familiarity with MATLAB would be an advantage
• Experience in the field of renewable energies would also be an advantage
• Fluency in English is essential, further language skills are a plus
• Very good communication skills for interacting with international colleagues and external stakeholders
  
  

We offer

• Permanent contract, competitive salary
• A modern digital infrastructure, mobile working, flexible working hours
• A growing team in a start-up environment backed up by a large global operating company
• The opportunity to take responsibility from the start
• Exciting international projects in the energy industry
• Equal opportunity and attractive career prospects in an international job environment with staff originating from 66 nations