Technical Project Manager BESS

Exciting Opportunity at ENGIE Flex Gen Europe!

2 Technical Project Manager for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Position based in Belgium and Germany

Are you passionate about the future of energy? Do you have a background in technical project management and a desire to drive innovation in large scale storage business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a BESS Technical Project Manager , you will be a key player in our BESS Europe Development team, supporting BESS Business Developers in all aspects of technical project management. You will have the opportunity to work on large-scale projects (100+ MW with investment >100M€) across Europe (Benelux, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and UK).

This role is integral to our mission of developing new projects in hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), BESS, and a variety of other applications.

Your Mission as Technical Project Manager BESS :

The BESS TPM position is responsible for the technical feasibility and design of specific projects, defining key technical and safety parameters for the permitting process, managing supplier relations, and determining the contracting approach. This role involves various stages of engineering studies up to the Final Investment Decision (FID).

The BESS TPM maintains contact with Execution and Operation and Maintenance teams to incorporate feedback and experiences from projects in the construction and operation phase. The role also includes translating technical requirements into project agreements and supporting the procurement team in defining the contracting strategy and managing interfaces.

As part of the BESS Business Development team, the BESS TPM works closely with ENGIE’s HSE, Business Development, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Contract Management, Procurement, and Project Execution teams. The BESS TPM plays a critical role in ensuring that BESS projects are well designed, structured, and de-risked from a technical perspective before reaching FID.

Your Key Responsibilities as Technical Project Manager BESS :

• Lead in safety, technology, environmental impacts, and permitting of the project during business development and implementation phases.
• Providing technical input during public consultations.
• Provide technical project management to drive BESS projects towards Final Investment Decision.
• Review technical feasibility of early and mid-stage development of BESS projects.
• Advising on project technical risks and their mitigation.
• Coordinate and manage the project’s technical team, which may include internal experts, external engineering, and consultant firms.
• Participate in the definition of the project’s procurement and contracting strategy, managing procurement activities, from tender documents to invoicing.
• Work with Development/Finance/Permitting team to provide technical production and costing inputs into project financial models.
• Defining and mobilizing resources, managing progress on technical deliverables up to FID.
• Assisting the Project Manager in defining and monitoring the project’s engineering, design, schedule, and scope.
• Define and lead the execution of the technical studies with relevant consultant engineers.
• Organize and lead the technical project reviews
• Prepare and coordinate the technical hand-over to the Project Delivery/Execution team at project FID.
• Structuring and budgeting the project’s operation and maintenance, including staffing, mobilization plan, interfaces with O&M vendor, O&M agreements, KPIs, and pricing structure

Our proposal for you as Technical Project Manager BESS :

• The opportunity to play a crucial role in the realization of ENGIE’s Net Zero Carbon goal
• A high-technology workplace where passion for technology is at the heart of everything we do.
• A working environment where safety always comes first.
• Room for development and lifelong learning
• Independence to plan your own work, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• A strategic role in a company committed to zero carbon neutrality by 2045 and 50/50 male/female representation in all management teams by 2030.
• You are part of a passionate and diverse team.
• A large remuneration package & numerous benefits
• Financial benefits: an attractive basic salary supplemented by bonuses and incentives, meal vouchers, pension plan, share plan

Your Profile as Technical Project Manager BESS :

• Bachelor or Master Degree in a related technical discipline (chemical, mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering preferred).
• 5-10 years of progressive responsible experience in design, engineering, and construction of large industrial projects.
• Proven competency related to Energy production (Thermal, Nuclear and/or Renewable) and/or CCS, chemical, oil & gas, or other large process-based facilities and their design.
• Experience in Project development environment is a Plus.
• Experience in HV connections is a plus.
• Proficient working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license/clean driving record.
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to work in a flexible, autonomous and hybrid schedule.
• Languages : Perfect command of English.  French and another language is a valuable asset.

Workplace :

• 1 Position is based in Belgium, Brussels.
• 1 Position is based in Germany, Berlin
• Full time position, the role includes Limited travelling for several days at a time

Your HR contact : béatrice.bogaerts@engie.com

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team at the forefront of energy innovation. If you’re ready to take on this challenge and make a difference, apply today!