Senior Project Engineer - Battery Energy Storage

About the role

Eku Energy is looking for a Senior Project Engineer for its Japan portfolio of battery energy storage projects. Reporting to the Japan Engineering Manager, you will support the technical aspects of development and construction, working in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver projects safely, on time and to quality and reliability expectations. The role is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to the development and delivery management teams.
• Work with procurement to set and implement design and equipment standards.
• Assess the feasibility of new battery energy storage projects with the development team and partners, using desktop and on-site assessments.
• Prepare, assess and optimise project designs, including site layouts, system sizing and equipment selection, and manage external engineering vendors.
• Support grid connection applications and prepare technical scopes of work for construction contracts and site surveys.
• Interface with the Owner's Engineer and contractor design teams, coordinate design reviews, risk assessments, QA and acceptance, and manage technical delivery in the construction phase.
• Coordinate SCADA and communications interfaces between BESS, balance of plant, TSO, trading and optimisation platforms.
• Undertake regular site visits, report on status, issues and risks, and support handover to construction and then to operations.

Required profile

• Degree or certificate-qualified engineer (electrical preferred).
• More than 5 years of experience in the energy industry in project development, engineering consulting or construction.
• Knowledge of battery energy storage system design, control and performance requirements.
• Knowledge of power generation equipment and standards such as substations, power converters, SCADA, fire detection and suppression systems.
• Track record of adapting to change and solving problems; strong project and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English and Japanese.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Project management software
• CAD-based tools

What we offer

• 25 days of annual leave
• Flexible working arrangement
• Short-term incentive bonus based on company and personal targets
• Global working culture and an attractive remuneration package