Senior BESS Integration & Plant Control Engineer

Airswift is seeking a Senior BESS Integration & Plant Control Engineer for a major offshore wind and HVDC integration project in London. The role involves leading BESS and HVDC system integration, developing control philosophies, and ensuring grid compliance. Candidates should have strong experience in BESS integration, control systems, and UK grid code compliance. The position is primarily remote with 1-2 days per week on-site or in the office.
We’re looking for an experienced Battery Energy Storage System Integration Engineer to support a major offshore wind and HVDC integration project. This role sits at the centre of controls, grid compliance, trading optimisation, and multi?OEM coordination—perfect for someone who thrives on complex engineering challenges. What You’ll Do Lead and support integration between BESS, HVDC systems, offshore wind plant and control systems Develop and refine operating and control philosophies Define interfaces for trading, dispatch and revenue optimisation Oversee testing and grid code compliance activities Manage technical interfaces across OEMs, SCADA, controls, trading, and operational teams Produce clear documentation covering operational modes, trip logic and control schemes What We’re Looking For Strong experience delivering BESS integration on complex power or renewable projects Understanding of control systems, SCADA, OEM interfaces, and shared grid connections Knowledge of UK trading/optimisation platforms and revenue models Solid grasp of UK grid code compliance for large grid?connected assets Ability to drive alignment across multidisciplinary technical teams Degree in Electrical/Control Engineering Role is primary Remote with 1 or 2 days per week either on site or in office.