Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and autonomous Head of Engineering to lead all technical and engineering matters across our 4 current markets. The successful candidate will oversee engineering activities from project development through construction, commissioning, and operations. This is a senior leadership role with significant responsibility and visibility within the company, offering the opportunity to shape how we design, build, and operate BESS projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Development Stage : Provide technical input during early-stage development, including site layout, design optimization, and feasibility reviews.
- Supervise grid connection requests and liaise with system operators to ensure technical compliance.
- Support due diligence on land, permitting, and regulatory requirements from an engineering perspective.
- Construction Stage : Lead construction planning and provide oversight across the full EPC cycle.
- Act as the technical counterpart for reviewing and validating engineering deliverables from contractors (drawings, specifications, reports, etc.).
- Lead or support negotiation of EPC, equipment supply, and O&M contracts, ensuring technical annexes and schedules are consistent and enforceable.
- Participate in contractor selection and ensure rigorous evaluation of technical and commercial proposals.
- Monitor contractors during execution, ensuring quality, safety, and timing.
- Act as owner’s engineer during construction and commissioning phases.
- Ensure project handover, warranty follow-up, and post-construction supervision.
- Strategic & Cross-functional : Establish best practices for engineering processes across the company.
- Provide technical leadership for M&A or co-development opportunities, including engineering due diligence.
- Collaborate closely with Development, Finance, and Operations teams to align project execution with company strategy.
Qualifications & Experience
University degree in Electrical Engineering. Other engineering backgrounds (Civil, Mechanical, Industrial) may be considered only if combined with significant multi-MW BESS experience.Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in renewable energy, including at least 1 year directly in BESS.Experience in construction supervision, contracts, and project management (in particular, EPC contract negotiation and technical supervision).Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.Highly motivated, autonomous, curious and comfortable working in a fast-paced international startup environment.Languages : Fluent English and Spanish required; Italian and / or Polish are a plus.#J-18808-Ljbffr