(Sr.) BESS Designer
e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over multiple GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including North and South America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and East Asia. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.
For additional information about e-STORAGE, visit www.csestorage.com
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, a provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 23 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects globally. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh in advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.
For additional information about Canadian Solar, visit www.canadiansolar.com
Position Title: (Sr.) BESS Designer
Department: Business Development
Reports To: Manager, Applications Engineering
Entity: CS e-STORAGE UK
Location: Reading, UK
Position Summary:
The (Sr.) BESS Designer provides technical expertise to support Canadian Solar’s energy storage solutions. This position will be responsible for the pre-sales activities of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) including conceptual design and proposal preparation.
The (Sr.) BESS Designer will work closely with the applications and business development teams to help develop proposals for new storage project opportunities and provide technical support to respond to customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-sales Design
- Analyze RFP or other customer documentation to determine project scope and technical requirements.
- Prepare conceptual design packages including single-line diagrams and layouts in AutoCAD for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects based on size models prepared by Applications Engineers.
- Develop cable schedules and cost estimates based on conceptual layouts.
- Prepare technical documentation for proposals and coordinate the bid package preparation with other departments.
- Work closely with sales staff, engineering and procurement to ensure complete and shared project understanding and priorities.
- Perform site visits as needed.
Personal Qualifications
- A go-getter professional with a can-do attitude - setting aggressive, measurable goals and objectives for him/herself and prepared to be measured against them.
- An efficient team member with high regard for ethics, integrity, and finesse.
- A dynamic professional with the ability to positively interact and collaborate with a diverse group of people at all levels and disciplines and capable of effectively communicating with clients.
- Comfortable in a collaborative and fluid environment.
- An excellent time manager with the ability to balance multiple projects and priorities.
Professional Qualifications
- Proficient in AutoCAD or related software.
- 3+ years’ experience in system design of PV or BESS projects.
- Technical aptitude including the ability to read and fully understand engineering schematics, spreadsheet calculations and RFP documents.
- Solid understanding of regulatory standards in the UK and Europe related to energy storage and grid-interactive inverters.
- Global perspective and awareness, and direct experience working across diverse cultures in a multinational company would be beneficial.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required
Compensation & Benefits:
Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus a fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on annual objective achievement.
Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
