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Senior Engineering Lead - Utility Solar & BESS
£80000 - £110000 per annum + Car + Bonus
Energy Storage
Europe
Germany
Permanent
Remote
Senior Engineering Lead - Utility Solar & BESS

Location: Berlin/Munich

Salary: up to €110,000 + bonus



We are partnered with a well-established renewable energy organization who specializes in the delivery of utility-scale solar PV and battery storage (BESS) solutions. Operating across international markets, they support the full lifecycle of clean energy projects-from design and engineering through to execution and long-term operation. Their team is driven by a shared mission to accelerate the energy transition and provide reliable, sustainable power at scale.


As Senior Engineering Lead, you'll play a central role in shaping and delivering utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across Europe and beyond. You'll act as the technical lead across the full project lifecycle-driving design, managing cross-disciplinary coordination, and ensuring seamless integration of PV and BESS systems. This is a strategic leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments and is passionate about clean energy innovation.


Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the full engineering scope of utility-scale PV and BESS projects from pre-construction through commissioning.
Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams (internal and external), covering electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, and energy storage workstreams.
Provide technical oversight on key project deliverables-ensuring designs are optimised for performance, cost-efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Serve as the primary engineering interface with project stakeholders, EPC partners, and suppliers-resolving challenges quickly and effectively.
Support technical due diligence and design reviews for new project opportunities and acquisitions.


Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Energy Systems, or a related engineering field.
Minimum 6-8 years of experience in renewable energy-ideally with direct exposure to utility-scale solar PV and/or battery storage projects.
Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams across multiple project phases.
Deep technical understanding of PV systems, grid integration, SCADA/monitoring, and BESS technologies.
Strong working knowledge of international and local design standards, permitting requirements, and HSE compliance.
Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, PVsyst, DIgSILENT, etc.).
Fluent in English & German (minimum C1)


If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to play a key role in delivering meaningful, utility-scale projects, this is your chance. You'll join a growing, mission-driven team working on high-impact solar and storage developments that directly support Germany's energy transition.


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