About the Role
Join FION to work on real industrial storage projects instead of practice assignments. You will be responsible for the planning, grid connection, documentation, and tools for battery storage projects, working directly with the Delivery & Operations Lead with real responsibility from day one. You will see the complete lifecycle of an industrial storage project, from design to grid connection to commissioning.
Responsibilities
- Planning & design of BESS projects: installation plans, technical drawings, dimensioning of components (cables, protection technology, grid protection)
- Assisting with grid connection applications according to VDE-AR-N 4110 (including E.1/E.8 forms)
- Maintaining CRM (Pipedrive) and project management, documentation in Notion
- Researching & preparing standards (VDE-AR-N, IEC) and industry trends
- Developing planning tools and templates (e.g., plan automation, form workflows)
- Optional: Initial contact with electrical contractors for project installations
Requirements
- Studying Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, or Renewable Energies – ideally Master's, strong Bachelor's profile from the 4th semester also welcome
- First practical experience in the energy/EE sector (internship or working student position)
- High affinity for digital tools, quick learning ability – CAD or scripting a plus
- Structured, independent work style and high ownership: You finish things, don't just start them
- Fluent German (C1+), good English
Skills
- BESS
- Grid connection processes
- Protection technology
- Energy markets
- CAD
- Scripting
Location
- Germany
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Benefits
- Real projects instead of practice assignments: Your plans and applications go to real industrial customers and grid operators
- Steep learning curve: BESS, grid connection processes, protection technology, energy markets – knowledge that is currently in high demand in the energy transition
- Freedom to shape: You help build processes and tools, not just use them
- Perspective: Permanent position, with development opportunities in a growing company
About the Company
- FION addresses the competitive disadvantage of European industry due to higher and more volatile electricity prices compared to the US and China.
- The company plans and installs suitable battery systems for industrial sites and controls them in real-time using AI, tariffs, and markets.
- This results in significantly lower energy costs and measurable CO₂ savings.
- FION is already collaborating with several industrial companies and is supported by early-stage investors.
