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Über die Stelle
Join Our Journey Towards Fossil-Free Living as Head of Engineering – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Our Battery Engineering Circle focuses on developing, building, and operating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), both in co-located projects with Solar and stand-alone batteries. We are a self-organized, dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation in renewable energy storage.
As the Head of Engineering - BESS, you will be leading the team that develops the design, integration, and safety standards for our battery energy storage solutions. You’ll provide technical solutions across the entire project portfolio, ensuring excellence in every stage of the engineering lifecycle.
What You Will Do
In this leading role, you will drive the engineering and design of our battery energy storage projects, ensuring technical excellence and contributing to innovation in tools and methodologies.
Key responsibilities of the Engineering – BESS team include:
1. Engineering Design and Feasibility: Develop and oversee technical work packages, ensuring optimal system design is delivered from both technical and commercial perspectives in all projects.
2. Tool and Methodology Development: Create and refine processes, methodologies, and tools to improve project outcomes and engineering practices.
3. Supplier Management: Collaborate with procurement teams to manage supplier relationships, assess technical feasibility, and negotiate key agreements.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to align technical objectives with broader project goals, ensuring effective communication and integration.
5. Continuous Improvement: Conduct root cause analyses for operational assets and implement lessons learned to drive ongoing improvements.
As Head of Engineering – BESS you are responsible for:
1. Leadership & Team Development: Guide and inspire a growing team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Your strategic vision will ensure our projects align with Vattenfall's mission of a fossil-free future.
2. Project Oversight: Oversee the technical aspects of our co-located and stand-alone battery projects, ensuring they meet sustainability and efficiency goals.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations and building partnerships.
4. Technical & Strategic Planning: Use your expertise to plan and execute project milestones, manage budgets, and promote continuous improvement.
Ihr Profil
What We're Looking For:
* A passionate leader committed to renewable energy and sustainability.
* Proven experience in engineering management, preferably in renewable energy sectors.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Fluency in German and English; Dutch and/or Swedish are a plus.
Education
* A Master’s degree in engineering (preferred) or a Bachelor’s with equivalent experience in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering.
* 5-7+ years of professional experience in engineering, ideally in renewable energy or energy storage.
* Project management certifications like IPMA, PMP are advantageous.
* Systems engineering qualifications such as INCOSE are a plus.
Who You Are
You are collaborative, innovative, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Passionate about sustainability, you aim for technical excellence and future leadership. You value teamwork, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and are adaptable and resilient in complex settings. Your problem-solving skills enable strategic, practical solutions. You are autonomous, ownership-driven, and supportive of team efforts.
Zusätzliche Informationen
Our offer
* Competitive remuneration, international environment, and support from dedicated colleagues.
* Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
* Diverse and flexible workplace, career advancement, inclusive culture, attractive employment conditions, offices in Hamburg and Berlin, health and sports support.
More Information
Apply in English by May 11, 2025, via our website. For inquiries, contact recruiter Sandra Domschke at sandra1.domschke@vattenfall.de.
Vattenfall values diversity and equal opportunity. A pre-employment screening by Validata will be part of the process.
About Vattenfall: A European energy company with 20,000 employees, committed to making fossil-free living possible within one generation.
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