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Lead Engineer BESS

October 09, 2026

With the joining forces between Vopak and battery developer Green Energy Storage we are accelerating the energy transition by realizing large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Netherlands and abroad.

In this position, you will be directly employed by Green Energy Storage BV (GES) and you work from our BESS headquarters in Breda.

To strengthen our Engineering team, we are looking for an experienced lead EngineerAre you ready to take technical responsibility for some of the largest BESS projects in the Netherlands and abroad? Do you want to oversee projects from design and construction to commissioning, while simultaneously setting the technical standards for our growing project portfolio? Then we would like to get to know you!

What are you going to do?

As Lead Engineer, you are technically responsible within the project team for our BESS projects, including the largest battery storage projects currently being built in the Netherlands.

You monitor the technical quality and coherence throughout the entire project: from design and construction to commissioning and handover. In doing so, you ensure that our installations are safe, comply with all applicable requirements, and function as intended.

You focus on both responsibility for the design and practical technical coordination.

You establish the technical requirements, monitor them, and critically assess the designs of leading BESS integrators, Balance of Plant (BoP) contractors, and high-voltage specialists.

In addition, you ensure proper technical coordination between the battery systems, power electronics, transformers, grid connections, civil works, control systems, and energy management systems.

You also provide technical input for permits, tenders, and contract amendments, and coordinate the work of gesspecialized engineers and external consultants.

What does your workday look like?

You work closely with project managers, colleagues from Contracts & Procurement, and execution teams at our project locations.

Your main responsibilities are

• Technical design and specifications

You are responsible for the technical requirements, design principles, and specifications of the project. You lead design reviews of, among other things, single-line diagrams, site layouts, and basic and detailed designs.

• Technical coordination

You monitor the technical interfaces between the BESS installation, Balance of Plant (BoP), high-voltage installations, and grid connections. You collaborate with the grid operator to ensure that projects comply with applicable grid codes and connection conditions.

• Permits and tenders

You provide technical input for environmental and spatial permits, tender documents, and the evaluation of quotations. You also assess change requests and contractor claims from a technical perspective.

• Quality and safety

You ensure quality and safety during both the design and execution phases. In doing so, you supervise, among other things, fire safety, permit conditions, factory and site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT), and commissioning.

• Construction supervision and handover

You guide projects from design to realization, take the lead on technical issues at the construction site, and ensure a thorough handover to the operational organization, including complete as-built documentation.

• Innovation and knowledge sharing

You follow developments in the field of battery technology and grid connections. You translate acquired experience into design standards and technical guidelines for future projects and mentor fellow engineers in their development.

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Do you recognize yourself in this?

You are analytical, accurate and practical ingescounts and has a passion for technology and sustainable energy.

You make technical decisions with confidence, know how to clearly explain complex issues to colleagues without a technical background, and enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team where technical and commercial interests converge.

In addition, you bring the following

• At least 8 years of experience as an engineer within energy projects, high-voltage installations, or industrial infrastructure, part of which in a senior or managerial technical role during design and execution.
• Solid knowledge of electrical systems and medium- and high-voltage connections. Experience with BESS, power electronics, or renewable energy projects is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrable experience assessing designs from contractors and suppliers based on specifications, technical standards, and grid codes, and collaborating with EPC contractors. You have practical knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software.
• A completed higher professional or university degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.
• Excellent command of the English language. Knowledge of other languages ​​is, of course, an advantage.
• Willingness to travel between project locations, suppliers, and contractors.

Do you not meet all the requirements? No problem! If this position energizes you and you think you fit well within our culture, we warmly invite you to apply anyway.

Why work with us?

• You are part of an ambitious and entrepreneurial team.
• A salary between €80.000 and €115.000 gross per year, depending on your knowledge and experience.
• Opportunity for an annual bonus.
• Travel allowance or mobility scheme.
• Hybrid working, with our BESS headquarters right next to Breda Central station.
• An attractive pension plan.
• We continuously invest in your personal development and future career opportunities.

=== English version ===

Contract & Procurement Manager

At Green Energy Storage (GES), we are working on the energy system of tomorrow. We develop large-scale battery projects that contribute to a reliable, sustainable, and flexible electricity grid. Our team is growing rapidly, and that's why we are looking for a Contract & Procurement Manager to ensure our battery storage projects sail smoothly from concept to financial close.

Your role

Are you someone who brings structure to complex processes finds real satisfaction in enabling renewable energy or battery storage projects? At Green Energy Storage, we are looking for a Contract & Procurement Manager to ensure our battery storage projects sail smoothly from start to financial close.

In this role, you are responsible for the entire procurement process: from drafting tender documents to negotiating contracts. You work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure all technical, commercial, and legal agreements are clear and well-documented.

What you'll do

• Tender & Procurement: You lead the entire tender or procurement process for new BESS projects and strategic equipment, from scope to contract.
• Contract & Risk: You negotiate terms, guarantees, and manage risks. Where necessary, you also act as contract manager during a project's realization phase.
• Coordination: You align technical, legal, and commercial interests between all parties involved.
• Partner contact: You are our point of contact to suppliers and EPC partners, during tenders, negotiations and long-term.
• Process improvement: You help to continuously improve our procurement processes.

Who are you

You are analytical, structured, and practical. You understand how technology, commerce, and contracts come together in complex projects and know how to turn this into clear strategies.

• Higher education (HBO/WO) in Business, Engineering, or similar.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, tendering, or contracting (preferably in renewable energy or infrastructure).
• Knowledge of contract terms and risk management.
• Experience with BESS, EPCs, or major suppliers is a plus.
• Experience with UAV, UAV-GC, and project financing is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to align on interests.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-growing organization.

Don't recognize yourself in all points, but in most of them? We warmly invite you to apply!

What we offer

At GES you get

• A varied role with lots of responsibility and room to take initiative.
• Work in a small, ambitious team that truly wants to make a difference in the energy transition.
• A modern working environment at 5TRACKS Breda (from 2026).
• A competitive salary and secondary employment conditions.
• Flexible working hours and the option for hybrid work.

About Green Energy Storage

At Green Energy Storage, we believe the energy transition will only succeed if the electricity grid is balanced. That's why we develop battery projects throughout the Netherlands – from initial concept to realization. This is how we develop and build a future where renewable energy is always available.

Our office language is primarily Dutch, but we are an international-friendly team and everyone is comfortable communicating in English!

Footnotes: Green Energy Storage cannot provide visa/work-permit sponsorship

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