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At Piper Maddox, we are proud to be part of LHi Group, a global specialist in talent solutions, and even prouder to share that our parent company has just released its first-ever Impact & Sustainability Report, an exciting milestone that reflects our collective commitment to a more sustainable future. A Year of Progress: Sustainability and Social Responsibility in 2024 For those of us working in clean energy and clean tech recruitment, sustainability is more than just a corporate initiative, it’s at the heart of everything we do. That’s why LHi’s 2024 Impact & Sustainability Report is particularly meaningful. It showcases the group’s outstanding achievements across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, diversity and inclusion efforts, and responsible business growth. Key highlights from the report include: Record-breaking fundraising efforts: LHi Group raised an incredible £26,894 for charitable causes, reinforcing our culture of giving back and driving social impact. Strengthening diversity & inclusion: LHi-IN, our dedicated DEI initiative, expanded to include eight thriving communities, providing a platform for employees to engage, learn, and drive meaningful change. A focus on sustainability: LHi continues to integrate ESG into business decisions, from internal policies to industry partnerships, ensuring we contribute to a cleaner, greener future. Empowering women in leadership: The launch of the Women’s Sales Board marked a major step toward achieving 50/50 gender representation in leadership within five years. Technology-driven impact: AI-powered recruitment solutions enhance our ability to connect top talent with organisations making a difference in clean energy and beyond. What this means for Clean Energy talent solutions For us at Piper Maddox, this report reaffirms our mission: To power the clean energy transition by connecting the best talent with the companies leading the charge. With LHi doubling down on ESG commitments and sustainable recruitment, we are better positioned than ever to support clients and candidates who share our passion for a net-zero future. As we step into 2025, we are excited to align with LHi’s key strategic goals: Expanding sustainable recruitment practices to ensure we place candidates in roles that drive real environmental impact. Enhancing AI-driven hiring solutions to streamline the recruitment process and deliver even greater value to clients and candidates. Growing our presence in high-demand clean energy and clean tech markets, particularly in North America, where investment in renewables and grid transformation is accelerating. Looking Ahead The release of LHi Group’s Impact Report is more than just a reflection on the past, it’s a commitment to the future. At Piper Maddox, we are proud to be part of an organisation that prioritises sustainability, DEI, and responsible business practices. We invite our clients, candidates, and industry partners to explore the full LHi Group Impact & Sustainability Report.

BESS Solutions Engineer - Germany

€120k - 150k per year

Energy Storage

Europe

Hamburg, Germany

Permanent

Hybrid

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Lead Technical Sales Manager – BESS

Location: Germany (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to €150,000 (Depending on experience)

The Role

You will sit in a technical pre-sales and solution-engineering team. Your job is to shape competitive BESS solutions for live customer opportunities—turning requirements into system designs, layouts and technical packages that support successful bids.

This is a rare opportunity to sit in the most senior technical seat in Germany, working inside a large international market leader with global operations.

Key Responsibilities

Design and optimise utility-scale BESS solutions
Analyse RFPs, define scope and assess technical risks
Prepare, review and present technical tender documentation
Support the sales team in customer meetings and contract discussions
Present system architectures clearly to internal stakeholders and clients
Track market standards, competitor offerings and grid requirements
Feed insights to product and engineering teams to improve future designs

Requirements

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Energy Engineering or similar
~5 years’ experience in energy storage, grid or utility-scale power projects
Strong understanding of battery systems, PCS/inverters and MV/HV grid connection
Knowledge of PPC, EMS or SCADA systems
Confident with AC/DC design, system sizing and protection concepts
Experience with lithium-ion (LFP) technologies

Essential Project Experience

Utility-scale BESS (>5 MW)
PCS / inverter systems
PPC / EMS / SCADA integration
MV / HV grid connections
Tendering or technical proposal work in renewables or storage

If you’ve delivered large-scale storage projects and want a role that blends technical expertise with customer engagement and strategic influence, this is a strong fit.

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