Monitoring and Control Engineer PV and BESS

Telelink Infra Services

Sofia, Bulgaria

About the job:

Monitoring and Control Engineer PV and BESS plays a key role in the continuous monitoring, analysis, and optimization of photovoltaic (PV) installations and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The goal is to ensure maximum performance, safety, and reliability of the energy assets.

As a Monitoring and Control Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Real-time monitoring of PV plants and BESS operation through SCADA/EMS systems;
Management of BESS operating modes – charging, discharging, peak shaving, frequency regulation, etc.;
Analysis of production data, identification of deviations, and problem diagnostics;
Coordination with energy trading companies for electricity sales and balancing, as well as with distribution companies and the transmission system operator (TSO);
Performing remote operations and coordinating with Operations & Maintenance engineers, technicians, and field teams during alarms and emergencies;
Preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports on performance, KPIs, PR, availability, and battery SoC/SoH;
Working with analytics platforms, SCADA, inverter systems, and energy management platforms (EMS);
Monitoring the status of communications, servers, networks, and telemetry;
Supporting the planning and execution of predictive and preventive maintenance;
Participation in the optimization of configurations and control algorithms for PV and BESS;
Ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures;
Issuing work orders or instructions in accordance with the Safety, Technical, and Operational Regulations.

To do this as a professional, you should meet the following requirements:

Experience in monitoring, operation, or management of energy facilities – PV plants, wind farms, BESS, industrial energy systems;
Experience with SCADA, PLCs, inverters, and EMS platforms is an advantage;
In-depth knowledge of electrical engineering, power systems, and PV system principles;
Skills in working with drawings, single-line diagrams, and schematic diagrams of electrical equipment;
Understanding of BESS operation and architecture – battery cells, PCS, EMS, cooling, and safety systems;
Knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, TCP/IP) is an advantage;
University degree in electrical engineering;
Level V electrical safety certification for work in electrical installations and networks above 1000V, according to ПБЗРЕУЕТЦЕМ;
Experience with monitoring systems;
Skills in analyzing large data sets and interpreting technical reports;
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and respond quickly to issues;
Analytical thinking and attention to detail;
Ability to make independent decisions and take responsibility;
Strong communication skills with technical and operational teams;
Computer literacy, including proficiency in AutoCAD;
Good command of the English language;
Experience working in a fully equipped control center, including rotational shifts (24/7) if required;
Ability to work with international teams and projects;
Willingness to participate in emergency activities (on-call) in case of incidents.