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At IONITY, we are shaping the future of sustainable mobility by building Europe’s leading high-power charging network for electric vehicles. To support the next phase of our infrastructure development, we are looking for an Implementation BESS Manager (Battery Energy Storage Systems) to join our Charging Technology team.
In this role, you will drive the implementation and industrialization of BESS solutions across IONITY’s European charging network. You will manage deployment projects end-to-end. From planning and permitting to construction and operational handover while also helping establish scalable processes and standards for future rollouts.
If you are passionate about energy infrastructure, electrification, and building innovative solutions in a fast-paced international environment, we would love to hear from you.
- Lead the deployment of BESS solutions across existing and new IONITY sites
- Manage projects throughout the full lifecycle: planning, permitting, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations
- Coordinate site development activities together with external partners, including technical adaptations for transformer stations, charging infrastructure, and grid connections
- Prepare and validate site-specific technical concepts and supplier proposals
- Manage grid connection applications and coordinate with local distribution network operators (DNOs)
- Conduct tenders for construction and installation works and manage external construction partners
- Drive communication with permitting authorities, grid operators, suppliers, and additional external stakeholders
- Support the industrialization and standardization of BESS deployment processes across Europe
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners in an international environment
- Prepare regular project reports and status updates for management stakeholders
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related field
- Master’s degree is considered a plus
- Minimum 5 years of experience in energy infrastructure projects such as BESS, substations, EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy systems, or other grid-connected assets
- Strong background in deployment and implementation of infrastructure projects
- Proven project management experience, including planning, permitting, construction, and operational handover
- Hands-on experience in site development and coordination of engineering and construction activities
- Experience working with distribution network operators and grid connection processes
- Proven ability to manage suppliers, contractors, and construction partners, including tendering processes
- Familiarity with European energy infrastructure standards and permitting procedures
- Experience working in cross-functional and international project environments Previous experience with BESS or EV charging infrastructure is a strong advantage
- Good understanding of BESS, charging infrastructure, energy supply, and distribution systems
- Expertise in low-voltage systems and substation engineering
- Experience with battery storage integration
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, OCPP, and IEC101/104
- Business fluent English is mandatory
- German and/or Dutch is a strong plus
About us
IONITY is a joint venture of the car manufacturers BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Group, Kia, Mercedes-Benz AG and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche, along with BlackRocks Climate Infrastructure Platform as financial investor.Automatically Apply to the Best Remote Jobs
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