BESS System Architect
The opportunity
As a BESS System Architect, you are the technical authority for end-to-end Battery Energy Storage System architecture, spanning grid, electrical balance of plant, batteries, power conversion, automation, software, and services.
This is a non-managerial, but a pivotal role within the T&SD organization, critical to both execution excellence and future differentiation.
You ensure architectural coherence, technical robustness, and long-term scalability of GPQSS BESS solutions, supporting R&D projects, but as well providing expert support to CoC (tendering & execution), and to Technology and Product Management in roadmap definition.
The role requires strong system-level thinking, the ability to author architecture and system specification documents, and credibility to influence multidisciplinary teams without line authority.
How you'll make an impact
- System Architecture & Technical Authority
• Define, maintain, and evolve the end-to-end BESS system architecture from grid to cell, including EBoP, PCS, batteries, protection, automation, software, and services.
• Act as architectural backbone for R&D projects, ensuring technical coherence during development and integration.
• Own the system architecture framework, reference models, and design principles for GPQSS BESS solutions.
• Author and maintain architecture and system specification documents aligned with GPQSS standards and comparable in depth and clarity to existing BESS architecture analyses.
- System Requirements & Integration
• Lead system-level requirement definition, ensuring traceability across disciplines and lifecycle phases.
• Identify and manage cross-domain dependencies (electrical, mechanical, control, software, cybersecurity, services).
• Support architectural trade-offs related to performance, safety, cost, scalability, and lifecycle value.
- Tendering & Execution Support
• Provide architectural guidance during tendering, feasibility studies, and pre-FEED activities.
• Support execution teams by resolving complex system-level issues and integration challenges.
- Technology Outlook & Differentiation
• Contribute to future-looking technology roadmaps, including modularization, pre-engineering, standardization, and platform strategies.
• Support competitor and market analysis from a system architecture perspective.
• Enable differentiation through software-enabled value stacking and service-oriented architectures.
- Collaboration & Influence
• Act as a key technical interface toward Product Management, CoC, T&SD, suppliers, and partners.
• Influence without line authority, enabling alignment across global, multicultural teams.
Your background
- Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Power Systems, Control Engineering, or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Battery Energy Storage Systems or closely related grid-scale energy systems.
- Principle / Senior Principal Engineer level technical seniority and credibility.
- Proven experience in defining complex system architectures and writing high-level architecture and system specification documents.
- Deep understanding of BESS components: batteries, PCS, EBoP, protection, automation, EMS, SCADA, and digital services.
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- Solid knowledge of grid codes, grid-forming and grid-following concepts, and power system studies (RMS and EMT).
- Experience working in multidisciplinary R&D environments and complex international projects.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with modularization, pre-engineering, and scalable system design.
- Exposure to lifecycle- and service-oriented BESS architectures.
- Familiarity with competitor analysis, technology scouting, and roadmap definition.
- Knowledge of international standards and certification processes (IEC, IEEE, UL).
- Strategic mindset balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term innovation.
More about us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a work place where personal and organizational success grow together.
The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows:
- Genova, Italy: starting from: 62200 € gross
The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.
Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:
- Incentive Plan, Lunch ticket or canteen, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model, Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores).
Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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