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How to Apply for Implementation BESS Manager (f/m/x)

at IONITY

🏢 About IONITY

IONITY is revolutionizing long-distance EV travel by building Europe's largest high-power charging network, with a mission to make sustainable journeys seamless and enjoyable. As a joint venture of leading automakers, we combine innovation with a strong focus on reliability and customer experience. Working here means contributing to the green transition at scale.

About This Role

As the Implementation BESS Manager, you will lead the deployment of battery energy storage systems across IONITY's charging sites, managing projects end-to-end from planning to handover. This role is critical to ensuring grid stability and reducing energy costs, directly impacting the scalability of EV infrastructure. You'll coordinate with partners, authorities, and internal teams to standardize BESS integration across Europe.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a call with a Dutch grid operator to finalize a connection agreement, followed by reviewing permit applications for a German site. Afternoon involves a virtual meeting with a contractor on construction progress and updating project dashboards for the rollout across 5 sites. You'll also collaborate with the standardization team to refine BESS installation guidelines.

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🎯 Who IONITY Is Looking For

  • An electrical engineer with 5+ years in energy infrastructure projects, specifically BESS, substations, or EV charging, who thrives on complex multi-stakeholder coordination.
  • A project management pro with hands-on experience in permitting, grid connection, and construction oversight, able to drive timelines across diverse European markets.
  • Fluent in English and ideally German or Dutch, with the cultural agility to work with partners in multiple countries.
  • Passionate about standardization and industrialization, eager to develop scalable processes for BESS deployment at 400+ sites.

📝 Tips for Applying to IONITY

1

Tailor your CV to highlight BESS or substation project lifecycle experience, including specific MW/MWh capacities and grid connection challenges you solved.

2

In your cover letter, mention familiarity with European grid codes and permitting processes (e.g., in Germany, Netherlands) to show market readiness.

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Quantify your project impact: e.g., 'Delivered 10 BESS sites on time and under budget, reducing grid connection delays by 30%.'

4

Research IONITY's current site expansion plans and mention how your BESS expertise can help meet their 2030 goals.

5

If you have experience with standardization or industrialization of energy projects, emphasize how you can help IONITY scale efficiently.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your proven track record in managing BESS or similar energy infrastructure projects from planning to handover.', 'Your ability to coordinate with external partners (grid operators, contractors, authorities) across multiple European countries.', 'Your language skills and cultural adaptability, especially German or Dutch.', "Your vision for standardizing BESS deployment processes to accelerate IONITY's network expansion."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read IONITY's annual sustainability report to understand their energy storage targets and carbon reduction roadmap.
  • → Study their current site map and expansion plans in Germany and the Netherlands, as these are key markets for BESS.
  • → Familiarize yourself with IONITY's charging technology (e.g., 350 kW chargers) and how BESS integrates with their power management system.
  • → Check recent news about IONITY's partnerships with utilities or battery suppliers to understand their ecosystem.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a BESS project you led: challenges with grid connection, permitting, and how you ensured on-time handover.
2 How would you approach standardizing BESS installation across different European markets with varying regulations?
3 What strategies do you use to manage multiple stakeholders (grid operators, contractors, internal teams) in a remote setting?
4 How do you prioritize safety and reliability in BESS deployment, and what quality checks do you implement?
5 Given IONITY's remote-first culture, how do you maintain effective communication and project momentum across time zones?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without mentioning BESS or energy storage experience, even if you have EV charging background.
  • Focusing only on technical skills without showing project management and stakeholder coordination abilities.
  • Not addressing language requirements: if you don't speak German or Dutch, explain how you'll manage cross-border work.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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