Energy Storage Grid Integration & Power System Consultant

Our client, a leading global ICT company, is recruiting a Energy Storage Grid Integration& Power System Consultant to join their business in Germany.

Position Title:

Position Type:

Freelancer

Start Date:

As soon as Possible

Location:

Germany, remote

Responsibilities:

Track and interpret German power system policies, grid upgrade requirements, energy storage integration standards, and dispatch rules; identify grid-side energy storage application scenarios (peak shaving, frequency regulation, reserve, black start) and deliver Germany Power Grid & Energy Storage Research Reports .

Research and address key technical challenges of grid-connected energy storage, including grid-forming control , virtual synchronous generator (VSG) technologies, and energy storage participation in ancillary services (AGC/AVC).

Develop a technical roadmap for energy storage and grid integration, defining short-, medium-, and long-term implementation paths (grid stability, ancillary services, VPP aggregation).

Design grid connection schemes for grid-side and renewable-plus-storage projects, including connection point selection, capacity configuration, protection schemes, and communication design, in compliance with German grid operator requirements.

Perform grid connection and system impact simulations using PSCAD/EMTDC, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or PSSE , and deliver Grid Connection Simulation Reports .

Support grid connection approval processes by participating in technical reviews, responding to grid operator inquiries, and resolving technical issues.

Design coordination and dispatch strategies for energy storage participation in grid frequency regulation and peak shaving, defining key operational parameters and response requirements.

Analyze operational data from existing energy storage plants, identify grid-related performance constraints, and propose technical optimization measures.

Research and design source-grid-load-storage coordination strategies, integrating energy storage with PV, wind, and conventional generation to improve renewable utilization and grid reliability.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or a related field (PhD preferred).

8+ years of experience in the power industry, including 5+ years in energy storage and/or power grid planning, dispatching, or design.

Hands-on experience with grid-connected large-scale energy storage projects (≥100 MW / 200 MWh preferred).

Strong knowledge of power system operation principles, grid connection standards, dispatch rules, and ancillary service mechanisms.

Proficiency in at least one major power system simulation tool (PSCAD, DIgSILENT, PSSE ).

Solid understanding of energy storage system components (BESS, PCS, BMS, EMS) and parameter optimization for grid compliance.

Familiarity with advanced concepts such as grid-forming energy storage, virtual synchronous machines, and virtual power plants .