#10767 Head of Engineering - Leinster

Our client is currently seeking an experienced and driven individual to join their leadership team as the Head of Engineering. This role is critical in driving the development and delivery of cutting-edge energy storage technologies, ensuring the highest standards of performance, safety, and innovation.

Location: Wicklow , Hybrid

Role Overview

As the Head of Engineering, you will lead the companies engineering department, overseeing the design, development, and implementation of battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will work closely with the leadership team to align technical capabilities with business objectives, ensuring that our engineering team is poised to meet future market demands. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assessing technical details of energy storage components assuring best choice is made in selection of battery cells, battery management systems, inverters etc.
• Managing the design process of the Energy Storage Systems including enclosures and battery casings.
• Sourcing manufacturing partners for enclosures and battery casings.
• Optimising the supply lines for main suppliers.
• Staying current with advancements in energy storage technologies and market developments including grid connection criteria, helping to inform JTMs business strategy and decisions.
• Leading recruitment efforts for expanding the engineering team as the company grows.
• Overseeing all stages of the engineering lifecycle, from concept through to delivery, including design reviews, testing, validation, and deployment.
• Implementing effective project management processes to ensure project milestones are achieved, risks are managed, and issues are resolved promptly.
• Implementing process and quality controls to assure products meet the optimum standard, lead-times are minimised and customer expectations are met.
• Collaborating with external partners, including suppliers, contractors, and research institutions, to support product innovation and scale-up.
• Interfacing with clients, ensuring that technical specifications meet customer requirements and expectation
• Ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry best practices.
• Leading efforts to maintain and improve product certifications, quality control processes, and sustainability practices.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will have some or all of the following qualifications and experience:

• Electrical, Electronic, Energy Engineer or similar with knowledge of both AC and DC electrical systems.
• A strong background in battery technology, power electronics, and energy storage
• systems would be advantageous.
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering leadership role, preferably in the energy
• storage, renewable energy, or battery manufacturing industries.
• Experience working with grid-scale or utility-scale energy storage solutions is highly desirable.
• Strong technical expertise in battery energy storage systems, power systems, and
• energy management software.
• Strong understanding of safety standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance in the energy storage sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with senior management, clients, and external partners.