Energy Storage Controls Expert

RWE Renewables is seeking an Energy Storage Controls Expert to work on energy storage projects across the US and Canada. The role involves providing technical consulting for battery storage systems, focusing on lithium-ion technologies. This position features a hybrid work schedule, typically requiring three days in the office or client sites. The candidate will engage with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.
Position: Energy Storage Controls Expert (Multiple Locations)
Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
About the role

Do you want to participate in the advancement of energy storage across the industry?

We’re looking for a talented Energy Storage Controls Expert, focused expert to join us in working on a variety of energy storage projects throughout the US and Canada as part of the Energy Storage Technology Team. You will work on a variety of unique energy storage projects that include technologies such as lithium-ion batteries. You will be exposed to cutting-edge technology developed by some of the most well-known industry manufacturers, investors, developers, and integrators.

DNV is the world’s leading renewable energy consultant. DNV’s Energy Storage team is the premier provider of independent engineering services to support the development, diligence, financing, and construction of storage and solar and solar + storage projects in North America, and our staff are viewed as experts and thought leaders in the industry. The primary functions of this position include providing technical consulting and advisory services to battery storage manufacturers and project developers to support the growth and maturity in the industry.

Why you should work for us?

Because within DNV’s Renewables and Power Grids group and organizational culture, how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society; endeavors to achieve our purpose through the success of our Customers; and strives to be high-performing and innovative.

Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.

This role is based at any of our DNV offices in the US, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You’ll Do
• Review and assess cutting-edge battery technology and controls systems across utility, C&I, and residential scale systems
• Review functionality of the Battery Management Systems (BMS) and its interaction with external systems such as the Energy Management System (EMS) or microgrid controller
• Review BESS control system, EMS, supervisory and data acquisition (SCADA) system architecture, functionalities and integration within plant level control, grid-facing platforms, and the broader installation site to compare against current and emerging industry best practices
• Clearly communicate advanced technical concepts such as controls logic and strategy to a broader audience
• Manage projects and/or project tasks, executing deliverables
• Meet key performance indicators individually and for the group
• Interact with customers in person or via email, phone or video
• Analyze and interpret technical data and documents
• Collaborate in the development of new business and projects
• Present or aid in the development of presentation materials for conferences and workshops
• Support the development of new proposals for advisory or testing work
• Provide input on strategic planning and marketing decisions
• Support the mission and vision, have some fun while you do it, and…