Shape the Future of Energy Infrastructure Across Europe

RP Global is looking for a technically driven High Voltage (HV) & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Engineer to support the development, implementation, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Europe.

This exciting opportunity combines expertise in high-voltage electrical infrastructure, substations, grid connection engineering, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will work across both stand-alone and hybrid renewable energy projects, supporting project development, construction, commissioning, and asset optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

High Voltage Grid Connection & Substations

- Lead engineering activities related to MV/HV substations and grid connection infrastructure

- Assess grid connection opportunities and determine optimal technical solutions

- Develop and review single-line diagrams, protection systems, control concepts, cable routing, grounding systems, and grid studies

- Coordinate with transmission system operators (TSOs), distribution network operators (DSOs), EPC contractors, and equipment suppliers

- Support permitting and grid connection application processes

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

- Lead engineering activities for utility-scale BESS projects

- Define battery storage sizing and technical concepts

- Review BESS layouts, PCS integration, EMS systems, SCADA interfaces, and fire safety solutions

- Support technical due diligence and lender requirements

- Prepare tender packages and evaluate suppliers

- Participate in technical discussions and contract negotiations

Project Implementation

- Review engineering documentation and issue designs for construction

- Support construction and commissioning activities





- Develop engineering standards, technical requirements, and best-practice documentation

- Assist with energisation activities and commercial operation milestones

Asset Management Support

- Investigate operational issues relating to substations, transformers, protection systems, grid disturbances, and battery storage assets

- Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions

- Contribute to asset optimisation and operational improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related discipline

Experience

- Minimum 3 years' experience in HV engineering, substations, grid connections, or renewable energy infrastructure

- Experience with utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems

- Experience supporting engineering, procurement, and construction activities

Technical Knowledge

- HV/MV substations

- Power transformers

- AIS/GIS switchgear

- Protection & control systems

- Grid compliance and grid codes

- SCADA systems

- Renewable energy integration

- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Desirable Experience

- DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD or PSS®E

- AutoCAD and related engineering software

- Grid code compliance studies

- Owner's Engineering experience

- Technical Due Diligence support

- Additional European language skills

Why Join RP General?

Join an internationally recognised renewable energy company and play a critical role in advancing grid infrastructure and energy storage solutions across Europe. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll help deliver the technologies that are enabling the future of clean energy.

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