SENIOR BESS ENGINEER (F/M/D) | IGNITIS RENEWABLES

We are currently looking for a new colleague to join the Storage Engineering Team of Ignitis Renewables, where you’ll be applying battery engineering expertise to support development and implementation of large-scale battery storage projects. If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team! 

You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by: 

• Delivering battery energy storage systems (BESS) engineering expertise across all project phases: feasibility, development, design, construction including commissioning, and operation 
• Leading the system engineering and integration of BESS components into holistic system, capable to provide all technical functions, commercial services and ensure high performance 
• Specifying, selecting BESS subsystems as well as reviewing single line drawings, communication wiring diagrams, and BESS layouts 
• Evaluating BESS supplier equipment proposals and validating full engineering design solutions 
• Ensuring compliance with technical specifications and owner’s interfaces, connection requirements and grid codes, cybersecurity, and performance requirements 
• Defining and providing technical parameters to facilitate investment case modeling in line with battery storage industry standards 
• Supporting functional, communication, and compliance testing of BESS assets and coordinating involved stakeholders 
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation, manuals, and operational guidelines 

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Energy Systems, Renewable Energy, or similar)
• 5+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years in utility-scale BESS development and operations
• Expertise in lithium-ion batteries and enclosures, power conversion, EMS, SCADA, and integrated systems
• Experience in procurement, technical offer evaluations, and supplier engagement 
• Knowledge of battery storage applications in European energy markets and ancillary services preferred
• Experience in hybrid renewable and battery storage projects would be an advantage
• Strong skills in techno-economic analysis, electrical design review, and stakeholder communication
• Fluency in English, with a solution-driven and detail-oriented mindset. 

• To take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations
• International team that is working on dynamic renewable energy projects
• A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours
• Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs
• Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support, etc. 
• Additional paid days for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience.

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.

Ignitis Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.