BESS Industry Engineer

What Do We Do?

Born in 2021 from the desire to make cities less polluted and quieter, Electra is helping to shift usage towards electric mobility by tackling the main barrier: charging.

Electra is constantly innovating to make electric vehicle charging easier , with a network of fast charging stations (20 minutes on average) and a maximally simplified user experience.

Based in Paris, Lyon, Bordeau, Nantes, Brussels, Madrid, Zurich, Vienna, Munich, Milan and Amsterdam, Electra's teams aim to deploy a network of 15,000 fast charging points by 2030 , proud to contribute to the energy transition in Europe.

In 4 years, we have:

• Deployed 480 stations and over 2000 fast-charging points

• Secured thousands of stations to establish Electra as a leader in the European market

• Opened several offices in France and Europe

• Raised over 750 million in equity and debt financing from renowned investors and institutions

• Joined the French Tech Next 40 and won the European Scale-up of the Year 2024 award

• Assembled a team of over 240 talents and this is just the beginning !

Your Missions

We are looking for a motivated and skilled BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) engineer to join our Industry team and contribute to the development of next-generation EV charging infrastructure across Europe. You will play a key role in the design, commissioning, and optimization of electrical systems supporting our charging stations, working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, international environment.

Your responsibilities

• Act as Electra’s BESS technical expert, mastering both hardware and software
• Provide technical leadership for battery integration into Electra’s stations, covering electrical design, layouts, cabling details and continuous improvement of installation procedures.
• Support international massive rollout activities, ensuring project managers and subcontractors have all the technical information required, organizing trainings when needed, and assisting with DNO interfaces.
• Own and maintain all BESS documentation, including technical guidelines, installation manuals
• Lead the certification process for all BESS suppliers, ensuring compliance with international regulations and internal standards.
• Contribute to O&M strategy and execution, defining procedures, maintenance schedules, and tools, training O&M teams across countries, and providing support in case of operational issues.
• Anticipate and resolve procurement challenges, supporting tenders, supplier negotiations, and adapting designs to evolving national regulations and certifications.
• (Optional/Nice to Have) Deepen expertise in power electronics and DC bus control, including BESS converters and their interaction with station architecture.

Your Profile

Must have:

• Solid background in electrical engineering with proven hands-on experience working on battery systems
• Strong knowledge of battery hardware and software
• Familiarity with AC/DC systems, grid integration, protection devices, and power electronics
• Practical understanding of O&M activities for batteries, including SOC checks, cooling system troubleshooting, and electrical maintenance operations.
• Strong focus on safety and BESS compliance with European and national regulations.
• Autonomy, problem-solving mindset, and ability to support both technical deep-dives and practical field operations.
• English and French - fluent, both written and spoken (German is a plus)

Nice to have:

• Experience with certification processes for energy storage systems (safety, grid compliance, fire protection).
• Knowledge of communication protocols and integration with EMS / backend systems (e.g., Modbus, CAN, IEC 61850, MQTT)
• Interest in data analysis and control algorithms to improve performance of BESS and DC bus systems.

What Electra Offers You

• A key role in a massive international rollout of Europe’s largest fast-charging network
• Opportunities to grow across engineering, operations, and strategy
• A collaborative and mission-driven environment
• Business travel limited to a maximum of 5 days per month
• Real impact on the energy transition and the future of mobility
• An attractive compensation package with fixed and variable components (evaluated and paid quarterly)
• Brand-new offices in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris
• 2 days of remote work per week
• Alan health insurance (50% covered by Electra)
• Meal vouchers via Swile card (10/day, 50% covered by Electra)
• 25 paid vacation days + 12 RTT (reduction of working time) days
• SYNTEC collective agreement (including vacation bonus, additional leave for special occasions, etc.)
• A quarterly company-wide event with the entire Electra team
• Sustainable Mobility Package
• Access to the company benefits platform (CSE) with numerous perks (culture, sports, etc.)

At Electra, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable, safe, and free to be themselves, fully expressing their potential. We are committed to equal opportunities and do not tolerate discrimination based on religion, cultural background, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.


Even if you don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply! We value potential, motivation, and a growth mindset just as much as experience.