Senior Energy Systems Engineer

Position: Senior Energy Systems Engineer (Permanent)
Senior Energy Systems Engineer

Location:

Rugby

Employment Type:

Permanent
Salary: £60,000
Overview
We are looking for a Senior Energy Systems Engineer to take technical ownership of grid-connected energy storage systems across the UK & Ireland. This is a hands-on, senior technical role focused on commissioning support, system performance, fault diagnosis, and lifecycle reliability rather than people management. You’ll work closely with service, operations, and commercial teams, acting as a trusted technical advisor and ensuring energy storage assets are safe, compliant, and performing as intended.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide advanced technical support for energy storage and power systems

* Support commissioning, handover, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation

* Act as a technical escalation point for complex electrical and system issues

* Ensure compliance with grid, safety, and regulatory requirements

* Support service partners and internal field engineers

* Contribute to technical documentation, standards, and best practice
Candidate Profile

* Background in electrical engineering, power systems, or energy technologies

* Experience with grid-connected assets (renewables, power generation, BESS, CHP, EV infrastructure, or similar)

* Comfortable working in site-based, operational environments

* Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills

* Looking for technical depth and ownership without a heavy management remit
What’s On Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* A clearly defined step-up pathway into technical management for those applicants who are ready to broaden their scope and influence

* Ongoing support, mentoring, and professional development

* Exposure to large-scale, complex energy infrastructure projects

* Hybrid working with meaningful site and project involvement

* Long-term progression into senior technical or engineering leadership roles