Owners Engineer BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) | Owners Engineer BESS

BKW Energie AG

Bern, BE, Switzerland
Published Nov 28, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Owners Engineer BESS acts as the client's technical expert, driving Battery Energy Storage System projects from concept through implementation. You will be responsible for translating client requirements into technical specifications, reviewing documentation, and ensuring seamless coordination across complex interfaces, including Instrumentation & Control (I&C), medium, and high voltage systems. A key part of the role involves leveraging deep technical knowledge of batteries and cells to overcome engineering challenges. Furthermore, you will manage and technically guide mandated planners and EPC contractors, oversee all planning and execution services, and provide crucial technical evaluations of bids during the procurement process to support high-stakes negotiations. This role requires a degree in Electrical or Energy Engineering and proven experience in power plant, grid connection, or BESS environments, combined with negotiation-level proficiency in both German and English.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree in Electrical or Energy Engineering or a comparable qualification

Experience

  • Multiple years of experience in power plant, grid connection, or BESS environments to quickly grasp complex relationships
  • Familiarity with industry norms, certifications, and grid connection guidelines
  • Experience in project data management, ideally using ACC
  • Proven analytical skills for efficiently resolving technical BESS issues

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified