How to apply for Consultor de sistemas BESS y FV

About 3E

3E provides EHS solutions that help companies improve safety and sustainability and reduce environmental impact. The Iberia consulting team focuses on renewable energy projects, including BESS and photovoltaic plants. This role is remote and full-time.

About the role

You will manage BESS and PV projects as an owner's engineer, from basic design through construction and commissioning. You will review EPC and supply contracts, coordinate project resources, and handle client communications. You will manage 2 to 4 projects at once and visit project sites weekly during construction and commissioning.

A typical day

You might start with a remote team call to review project progress and assign tasks. Later, you could review detailed engineering drawings or EPC contracts for one of your projects. Some days you will travel to a project site to supervise construction or commissioning and report back to the client.

Who 3E is looking for

• Degree in electrical engineering or similar, with 3 to 5 years of experience in renewable energy projects.
• Demonstrated cross-disciplinary knowledge of BESS plants, including SCADA and PPC systems.
• Experience supervising construction and commissioning of BESS or PV projects.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; Portuguese or Italian is a plus.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, PVsyst, PVCase, and Microsoft 365, and able to work remotely.

Tips for this application

• Highlight specific BESS projects you have worked on, including your role in construction supervision and commissioning.
• List your experience with SCADA and PPC systems, naming the specific systems and how you used them.
• State your language levels clearly for Spanish, English, and any Portuguese or Italian skills.
• Mention your proficiency with AutoCAD, PVsyst, PVCase, and Microsoft 365, and give examples of tasks you performed with each.
• Confirm your ability to work remotely and to travel weekly to project sites during construction and commissioning.

What to cover in your cover letter

Describe your hands-on experience managing BESS and PV projects as an owner's engineer. Explain your familiarity with SCADA and PPC systems and how you have used them in practice. Show that you have reviewed EPC and supply contracts and coordinated multiple projects at once. Confirm your language skills and your ability to work remotely with weekly site visits.

Research before applying

• Review 3E's EHS solutions and how they relate to renewable energy consulting, especially in the Iberia region.
• Look up recent BESS and PV projects in Iberia to understand the market context and typical challenges.
• Check 3E's website and LinkedIn for information on the Iberia consulting team and the types of clients they serve.
• Find out what software tools 3E uses for BESS and PV design, and compare with the required list: AutoCAD, PVsyst, PVCase.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• Walk through a BESS project you supervised from construction to commissioning. What were your main responsibilities?
• How have you used SCADA and PPC systems in your previous work? Give specific examples.
• Describe your experience reviewing EPC contracts and main component supply contracts.
• How do you manage 2 to 4 projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines?
• What is your approach to basic engineering design for BESS and PV systems, and how do you review detailed engineering from others?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying without demonstrating specific BESS plant knowledge, such as SCADA or PPC experience.
• Failing to mention construction supervision experience, which is a core requirement.
• Not clarifying language proficiency in Spanish and English, or omitting Portuguese or Italian if applicable.