Senior Engineer - BESS at Envision Energy in England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

integration testing

grid compliance

control systems

commissioning

l3 support

root cause

In the role of the Lead BESS Engineer, you will play a key role establishing engineering operational processes within the BESS project delivery organization. Besides leading the process definitions, you will be at the centre of ensuring that the projects is commissioned and operates as per project contractual specifications.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement corrective actions, system updates, or design changes aimed at improving reliability, safety, and performance of the BESS units.
Work closely with global product solutions teams to prepare project specific integration test plans and ensure that tests and reviewed and validated in time
Understand grid compliance testing requirements/protocols and work closely with PPC/SCADA supplier on control parameterizations and executing the required tests
Take ownership to feedback product and system integration issues to global product solutions team to develop and improve future products and roadmap
Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders for the design and integration of control systems, ensuring clear communication and alignment
Support country level project teams on project commissioning, SAT and grid compliance (lead in new markets)
Validate tests results and ensuring that the project operates safely to contractual requirements
Act as L3 support for O&M team during project lifetime by analysing and diagnosing system failures.
Review and approve engineering deliverables pertaining to control system (wiring diagrams, I/O lists, control logics, IP mapping, network routing, etc.)
Collaborate with HQ LMT team to lead root cause investigations of technical issues.

Requirements

electrical engineering

lfp batteries

pcs

5+ years

fat

stakeholder mgmt

In-depth knowledge of battery technologies (LFP), PCS functionality, system integration, BESS control philosophies, protection coordination and communication interfaces
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related discipline
Understand developments / market requirements in the industry (eg. Updates to NFPA FSS, PCS GFM requirements, BESS trading strategies, cybersecurity updates)
5+ years of experience working on utility-scale BESS projects. Experience in product development is a plus
Experience working with FATs, SIT/SAT, alarm management, and integrated controls
Strong coordination, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Understanding of PCS parametrization and operations under fault contributions, inertia and reactive power flow behaviour under dynamic grid conditions
Extensive experience in issue diagnostics and troubleshooting during project O&M phase
Capability to understand and translate grid compliance requirements (eg. G99/G100 in the UK)

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

7.5 GW

Turbines_installed

Envision powers over 7.5 GW of turbines worldwide, showcasing its significant contribution to wind energy.

20 GW

Assets_managed

The company manages 20 GW of assets through its advanced energy platforms, demonstrating its global reach.

$1 billion

Investment_Spain

Envision invested $1 billion in Spain for a green hydrogen electrolyser plant, highlighting its commitment to renewable energy.

#2

Wind_turbine_maker

Envision is globally recognized as the second-largest wind turbine manufacturer, underscoring its industry leadership.

It rapidly grew to operate global R&D centres—from Denmark to California—pioneering blade design, battery tech and IoT energy platforms.
The company installs and manages smart wind farms and energy systems worldwide, via its Wind OS and Apollo Solar OS.
It ventured into green hydrogen machinery and net-zero industrial parks, notably constructing Ordos (Inner Mongolia), the first fully off-grid renewable industrial cluster.
Strategic acquisitions shaped its battery business: Envision AESC works with partners like Nissan and Renault and is building gigafactories across China, Japan, Europe and the U.S.
On the global stage, it's hailed as a leading renewable-asset manager and owner of the 2023 Formula E Teams' Champion racing team.
Major investments include smart wind, storage and power-management across Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Culture + Values

Mission: 'solving the challenges for a sustainable future'
Commitment to technological innovation to continuously reduce production, storage and synergy costs of renewable energy
Open and collaborative approach to leading a global energy technology revolution
Global network of R&D and engineering centers enabling continuous leadership in green technology development
Construction of a comprehensive energy IoT and smart city ecosystem integrating renewable energy partners (Sonnen, ChargePoint, AutoGrid, Bazefield)

Environment + Sustainability

200 GWh

Green Power Supplied

Delivered 200 gigawatt-hours of green power annually to five major healthcare firms, saving approximately 120,000 metric tons of CO₂e per year.

2.35 Bln tCO₂e

Emissions Avoided

Delivered products helped avoid over 2.35 billion metric tons of CO₂ emissions by the end of 2024.

91% Reduction

Emissions Cut

Achieved a 91% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions from the baseline, cutting over 77,000 metric tons of CO₂e.

100 Parks

Zero-Carbon Commitment

Planned to develop 100 zero-carbon industrial parks globally over the next decade, with Ordos and Chifeng already operational.

Committed to full value-chain carbon neutrality by 2028 and net-zero by 2040
All core suppliers integrated into EnOS Ark Carbon Management System by 2024
Green hydrogen/ammonia project in Chifeng certified renewable
First Chinese renewable energy company to earn CDP A-List rating
Delivered products helped avoid ~2.35 billion t CO₂ emissions by end-2024

Inclusion & Diversity

2021

SBTi Membership Year

Joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) with a commitment to the Business Ambition for 1.5 °C effort.

No publicly disclosed DEI strategy or gender/diversity statistics available

Articles

Envision Energy Overview

Careers at Envision Energy

Envision Group Sustainability

Role

Description

integration testing

grid compliance

control systems

commissioning

l3 support

root cause

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement corrective actions, system updates, or design changes aimed at improving reliability, safety, and performance of the BESS units.
Work closely with global product solutions teams to prepare project specific integration test plans and ensure that tests and reviewed and validated in time
Understand grid compliance testing requirements/protocols and work closely with PPC/SCADA supplier on control parameterizations and executing the required tests
Take ownership to feedback product and system integration issues to global product solutions team to develop and improve future products and roadmap
Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders for the design and integration of control systems, ensuring clear communication and alignment
Support country level project teams on project commissioning, SAT and grid compliance (lead in new markets)
Validate tests results and ensuring that the project operates safely to contractual requirements
Act as L3 support for O&M team during project lifetime by analysing and diagnosing system failures.
Review and approve engineering deliverables pertaining to control system (wiring diagrams, I/O lists, control logics, IP mapping, network routing, etc.)
Collaborate with HQ LMT team to lead root cause investigations of technical issues.

Requirements

electrical engineering

lfp batteries

pcs

5+ years

fat

stakeholder mgmt

In-depth knowledge of battery technologies (LFP), PCS functionality, system integration, BESS control philosophies, protection coordination and communication interfaces
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related discipline
Understand developments / market requirements in the industry (eg. Updates to NFPA FSS, PCS GFM requirements, BESS trading strategies, cybersecurity updates)
5+ years of experience working on utility-scale BESS projects. Experience in product development is a plus
Experience working with FATs, SIT/SAT, alarm management, and integrated controls
Strong coordination, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Understanding of PCS parametrization and operations under fault contributions, inertia and reactive power flow behaviour under dynamic grid conditions
Extensive experience in issue diagnostics and troubleshooting during project O&M phase
Capability to understand and translate grid compliance requirements (eg. G99/G100 in the UK)

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

7.5 GW

Turbines_installed

Envision powers over 7.5 GW of turbines worldwide, showcasing its significant contribution to wind energy.

20 GW

Assets_managed

The company manages 20 GW of assets through its advanced energy platforms, demonstrating its global reach.

$1 billion

Investment_Spain

Envision invested $1 billion in Spain for a green hydrogen electrolyser plant, highlighting its commitment to renewable energy.

#2

Wind_turbine_maker

Envision is globally recognized as the second-largest wind turbine manufacturer, underscoring its industry leadership.

It rapidly grew to operate global R&D centres—from Denmark to California—pioneering blade design, battery tech and IoT energy platforms.
The company installs and manages smart wind farms and energy systems worldwide, via its Wind OS and Apollo Solar OS.
It ventured into green hydrogen machinery and net-zero industrial parks, notably constructing Ordos (Inner Mongolia), the first fully off-grid renewable industrial cluster.
Strategic acquisitions shaped its battery business: Envision AESC works with partners like Nissan and Renault and is building gigafactories across China, Japan, Europe and the U.S.
On the global stage, it's hailed as a leading renewable-asset manager and owner of the 2023 Formula E Teams' Champion racing team.
Major investments include smart wind, storage and power-management across Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Culture + Values

Mission: 'solving the challenges for a sustainable future'
Commitment to technological innovation to continuously reduce production, storage and synergy costs of renewable energy
Open and collaborative approach to leading a global energy technology revolution
Global network of R&D and engineering centers enabling continuous leadership in green technology development
Construction of a comprehensive energy IoT and smart city ecosystem integrating renewable energy partners (Sonnen, ChargePoint, AutoGrid, Bazefield)

Environment + Sustainability

200 GWh

Green Power Supplied

Delivered 200 gigawatt-hours of green power annually to five major healthcare firms, saving approximately 120,000 metric tons of CO₂e per year.

2.35 Bln tCO₂e

Emissions Avoided

Delivered products helped avoid over 2.35 billion metric tons of CO₂ emissions by the end of 2024.

91% Reduction

Emissions Cut

Achieved a 91% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions from the baseline, cutting over 77,000 metric tons of CO₂e.

100 Parks

Zero-Carbon Commitment

Planned to develop 100 zero-carbon industrial parks globally over the next decade, with Ordos and Chifeng already operational.

Committed to full value-chain carbon neutrality by 2028 and net-zero by 2040
All core suppliers integrated into EnOS Ark Carbon Management System by 2024
Green hydrogen/ammonia project in Chifeng certified renewable
First Chinese renewable energy company to earn CDP A-List rating
Delivered products helped avoid ~2.35 billion t CO₂ emissions by end-2024

Inclusion & Diversity

2021

SBTi Membership Year

Joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) with a commitment to the Business Ambition for 1.5 °C effort.

No publicly disclosed DEI strategy or gender/diversity statistics available

Articles

Envision Energy Overview

Careers at Envision Energy

Envision Group Sustainability