Senior Inverter Expert, Battery Energy Storage Applications

Join this leading organization in the energy sector, committed to providing reliable and sustainable electric solutions to their global clientele. They are currently seeking a Senior Inverter Specialist, Battery Energy Storage Applications to join their team. This role involves developing innovative solutions for energy storage, with a focus on inverter and Power Conversion Systems (PCS) requirements for integration into grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and extensive experience with inverter technology for storage applications.

Key responsibilities for this role will include (but are not limited to):

• Grow and manage inverter sub-component portfolio elements, acting as the internal expert on vendors, their products, and capabilities.
• Process extensive tenders focusing on inverter and Power Conversion Systems (PCS) requirements for grid-scale battery energy storage systems.
• Implement and guide basic and detailed engineering activities related to inverters and PCS.
• Develop inputs for layouts, designs, integration, and control & protection of inverters/PCS into battery storage systems, ensuring compatibility.
• Act as the customer-facing expert for inverters on behalf of the team.

Required and desired skillsets, experience, and qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, electrochemistry, mathematics, power electronics, automation, controls, or a similar field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Long-term working experience with inverter technology for storage applications, battery systems, subcomponents, and power conversion systems (PCS) and their controls (EMS, VPP, PCS-level).
• Good knowledge of US standards, regulations, grid codes, and market requirements.
• Knowledge of batteries and battery systems with a focus on Lithium technology.
• Understanding and experience with primary inverter players in the field of batteries is preferred.
• Firm grasp of inverter capabilities, applications, and impacts on BESS systems and grids, including in-depth knowledge of grid following vs. grid forming applications.
• Strong communication and presentation skills and a self-organized way of working in an intercultural environment.
• Proficiency in English; German skills are a plus.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Interested in finding out more? Reach out directly for more information – [email protected]