Senior Electrical Project Engineer BESS dfm

RWE Technology International GmbH
To start as soon as possible full time permanent

The Senior Electrical Project Engineer BESSm/f/d is entrusted with managing essential engineering work packages across several concurrent projects. With a strong sense of ownership this role involves independently handling tasks making informed decisions and ensuring that all deliverables align with safety quality budget and schedule expectations.

About the role

• Own the end-to-end technical execution of electrical designs including conceptual development design reviews and integration of project requirements into specifications and architecture.
• Lead reporting on technical status to the Execution Project Manager and manage design freezes change processes and documentation in line with stakeholder and regulatory expectations.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks ensuring compliance with HSE safety and regulatory standards throughout all project phases.
• Independently manage technical interfaces and collaboration across disciplines contractors and experts coordinating inputs to ensure high-quality engineering outcomes.
• Serve as the primary technical authority during commissioning supervising site activities and guiding smooth operational handover in close cooperation with the Site Construction Manager.

Job requirements and experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or in a similar field of engineering.
• 5 years of relevant experience in the renewable power and/or power and/or transmission industries.
• 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role in project execution.
• Familiarity with top tier battery suppliers DC/AC DC/DC power conversion systems automation controllers communications devices transformers protection devices and/or medium voltage switchgear.
• Business fluent English.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment we value your passion your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. So if you dont display all the skills above but think this is the job for you need flexible working arrangements or adjustments which arent outlined already we would still like to hear from you.

Advantageous but no essential

• Experience in compliance with electrical and utility grid codes.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology business process mapping task management and software tools for collaboration and improving work efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of energy storage projects and industry trends with primary focus on batteries storage and related solutions.
• Familiarity with EPLAN and PowerFactory.
• German language skills are a plus.

Your benefits

• Modern workplace in a very central location with good transport links.
• Attractive remuneration plus employer-funded company pension and employee shares.
• Flexible working in the office and remotely with a 38-hour week and 30 days holiday.
• Individual induction through our buddy program.
• Diverse (technical) qualification and further training opportunities.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 92572 application period: 20.06.2026
Any questions Contact HR: Lea Milkereit

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender disability nationality ethnic and social origin religion/belief age sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Technology International is the strategic business partner to companies and organisations worldwide bringing the energy transformation forward. This includes a wide range of global consulting services and projects especially on blue and green hydrogen (H2) wind power and solar energy as well as biomass power plants and battery storage. RWE Technology International minimises risks and costs for clients in the planning construction operation and dismantling of energy plants as well as in the recultivation of opencast mines and post-mining landscapes. Our around 500 employees follow their vision in helping clients reduce their carbon footprint and create new technologies and processes along the entire lifecycle.