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Original posting from Piper Maddox
Piper Maddox is excited to be supporting a rapidly expanding company in the renewable energy sector, focused on advancing clean energy adoption. Our client specialises in simplifying complex, innovative technologies - making them easy to install, user-friendly, environmentally conscious, and visually appealing.
They are now looking to grow their team through the hire of a Principal Project Engineer.
Their intelligent energy management system is designed to optimise energy usage, particularly in behind-the-meter applications. Backed by extensive research and development, these smart, sustainable solutions have demonstrated real-world effectiveness and can be deployed quickly and cost-efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Senior Operations team, where you will take ownership of engineering activities across the full project lifecycle.
Role: Principal Project Engineer
Project Leadership: Oversee and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in line with all technical and regulatory requirements.
Technical Engineering: Lead the development of electrical designs and schematics, define system components, and review work completed by suppliers and contractors.
Client & Partner Interface: Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients and third-party installers, providing guidance to support seamless project delivery.
3-5+ years of hands-on experience in battery energy storage systems (BESS), alongside 10+ years in electrical engineering.
Strong understanding of low-voltage electrical systems and supervisory control systems.
Proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects, ideally within the energy or infrastructure sectors.
Familiarity with grid codes, regulatory frameworks, and best practices for distributed energy resources (DER) and BESS projects.
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