Expert Engineer -Energy Storage System Solution and Architecture | MRL Consulting

As an Expert in Energy Storage System Architecture, you will shape next‑generation BESS for utility-scale, commercial/industrial, renewable, and high‑power applications. You’ll translate grid and market needs into system architectures, optimize AC/DC‑coupled solutions, and lead cross‑functional development from concept to validation. You will drive technology roadmaps and collaborate with international partners to advance storage technologies. This role offers exposure to large‑scale systems, international teams, and high‑impact innovation. You’ll be at the forefront of grid‑forming, grid codes, and power conversion challenges that define future energy storage products.

• exposure to large-scale, high‑power applications
• international, collaborative environment
• extensive professional development and training opportunities
• high level of technical responsibility

• Develop advanced BESS architectures for utility-scale, C&I, renewable co‑location and high‑power applications
• Translate grid, market and customer requirements into system architectures and technical specifications
• Design and optimise AC/DC‑coupled architectures, including battery configuration, DC/DC topology and PCS sizing
• Develop system‑level control concepts supporting grid‑forming, voltage/frequency support and power quality
• Model and evaluate architectures using MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, PLECS or PowerFactory
• Drive system integration, prototype development, CHIL/PHIL testing and engineering validation
• Monitor emerging energy storage technologies, European grid codes and industry standards
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and collaborate with international research, product and industry partners

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Energy Systems, Control Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years’ industrial or applied R&D experience in BESS, grid-scale power conversion, power systems or similar technologies
• Deep knowledge of BESS electrical architecture, power conversion and grid integration
• Strong understanding of batteries/BMS, DC/DC converters, PCS/inverters, transformers, switchgear, protection, thermal management and plant‑level control
• Proven experience defining complex system architectures, requirements and subsystem interfaces
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, grid codes, grid‑forming technologies and multi‑converter control
• Experience with system modelling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, PLECS or PowerFactory
• Experience in prototype development, system integration, CHIL/PHIL testing or product development is highly desirable
• Proven technical leadership and ability to drive complex R&D projects from concept through to product implementation
• Excellent communication skills and experience working within international, multidisciplinary teams
• Fluent English

• excellent communication
• collaboration across international, multidisciplinary teams
• technical leadership
• BESS electrical architecture
• power conversion
• grid integration