Grid Connection Engineer
Offres d'emploi
We are hiring an Electrical Expert with strong knowledge in High voltage and Grid Connection
Lieu de travail: France, Boulogne-Billancourt (Paris area)
Postes disponibles: 1 position
Type d’emploi: Permanent
Numéro de référence de l’emploi: FR2025006
The Power Management System Integration / Grid Connection Engineer is responsible for providing technical support in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), Integrator, and Supply project modes. This includes overseeing Power Management System (PMS) / Power Plant Controller (PPC) topics during the pre-sales, project execution, commissioning, and operational phases, with a focus grid connection process, French Grid Code compliance, network and cybersecurity best practices. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with aggregator interfaces in addition to interfacing with grid operators to ensure smooth, secure, and efficient integration of BESS solutions into the energy market.
Key Responsibilities:
Product management and supervise systems interfaces
1. Technical Support & Tendering:
o Take technical responsibility for tendering activities related to PMS/PPC, supporting the sales team during the pre-development phase of new projects.
o Lead the Request for Proposal (RFP) process with the Procurement Department and Supply Chain for turnkey or integrator proposals.
o Ensure clear and effective technical communication with customers and development teams during the early project phases, focusing on communication and network integration aspects.
2. Expertise & System Design:
o Provide expertise in the sizing and communication architecture of energy storage systems, including knowledge of network protocols and communication interfaces essential for system integration.
o Manage interfaces for control commands between Battery Systems and Power Conversion Systems (PCS), with an emphasis on network connectivity and data flow management.
o Oversee the integration and data flows to the SCADA system of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) or existing SCADA systems, ensuring secure and efficient communication protocols are followed.
o Manage interfaces with Aggregators or Energy Management Systems (EMS), ensuring compliance with grid codes and network communication standards.
o Supervise all grid connection procedures with system operators (TSO & DSO), including administrative requests, connection agreements, and other agreements like substation planning and power-line planning.
3. Supplier Management & Procurement:
o Collaborate with the Purchasing Department to request offers from suppliers and analyze the total costs of received proposals, ensuring that networking solutions and communication systems are considered in the evaluation.
o Organize and participate in technical and commercial discussions with suppliers, focusing on the integration of network solutions and communication interfaces.
Aggregator Interface & Market Integration:
4. Aggregator Interface:
o Interface with energy aggregators to ensure BESS systems are correctly integrated into demand-side management programs, virtual power plants (VPPs), and energy market platforms.
o Support the development of protocols and communication interfaces between BESS systems and aggregator platforms, facilitating market participation, dispatch, and real- time data exchange.
o Ensure that BESS systems can be dynamically controlled and optimized through aggregator platforms, enabling active participation in energy markets, frequency regulation, and ancillary services.
5. Market Participation & Optimization:
o Assist in the configuration and optimization of BESS systems to participate in energy market programs such as frequency regulation, grid balancing, and peak shaving.
o Work with aggregators and grid operators to maximize the value of energy storage through optimized dispatch strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance and cost- effectiveness.
Technical Support & Application Engineering:
6. Pre-Sales Support:
o Support the sales team in the pre-sales phase by providing technical expertise related to grid connection, PMS integration, aggregator interfaces, and network/cybersecurity considerations in BESS solutions.
o Assist in designing customized energy storage solutions based on customer needs and the characteristics of the local grid infrastructure.
o Prepare technical documentation, feasibility studies, and regulatory compliance reports for tendering purposes.
7. Customer & Stakeholder Interaction:
o Collaborate with clients, grid operators, aggregators, and regulatory authorities to ensure BESS system designs meet operational and compliance requirements.
o Act as a technical advisor to clients on the integration of BESS with grid systems, providing insights into optimizing energy storage for grid services and market participation.
8. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:
o Provide support for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to PMS configuration, grid connection, aggregator interfaces, cybersecurity, and BESS system integration.
o Analyze system performance data and identify areas for improvement, helping to resolve issues promptly and minimize operational downtime.
System Design & Engineering:
o Develop and review technical specifications for BESS projects, ensuring all components, from batteries to PMS, meet design and regulatory requirements.
o Provide guidance on the selection of appropriate power electronics, transformers, inverters, and other system components required for seamless grid and aggregator integration.
o Assist with the commissioning and testing of BESS systems, ensuring they meet performance and grid connection standards.
Documentation & Reporting:
o Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system designs, grid connection studies, commissioning reports, and compliance certifications.
o Document all technical aspects of the BESS and PMS integration, including configuration, performance, and operational parameters.Provide regular performance reports to internal teams and clients, highlighting key metrics such as system efficiency, battery life, cybersecurity measures, and grid and aggregator interaction.
Qualifications & Skills:
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.
· Minimum of 3 years of experience working with BESS or related energy storage technologies.
· Advanced certifications in energy systems, grid integration, or cybersecurity.
· Strong knowledge of the French Grid Code and relevant national regulations related to grid connection for energy storage systems.
· Experience working with energy aggregators and market participation in demand-side management, virtual power plants (VPPs), or similar programs.
· Familiarity with cybersecurity standards for operational technology (e.g., NERC CIP, IEC 62443) is a plus.
· Knowledge of network architecture, communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC), and industrial control systems (e.g., SCADA, PLC).
· Proficiency in implementing cybersecurity measures such as encryption, access control, and threat detection for industrial systems.
· Familiarity with IEC 61850 or other communication protocols used in power systems and grid integration.
Fluency in French and English is required.