High Voltage

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.

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

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

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.