Technical Lead
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead to oversee and manage all aspects of our engineering projects from inception to completion. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, ensure project objectives are met, and deliver projects on time and within budget. As a crucial member of our team, you will provide support and alignment with the commissioning manager from the planning stages through the final handover to the customer. You will identify and mitigate risks, resolve technical issues, and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring project objectives are met
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Review and write technical specifications to ensure alignment between customer specifications and Saft’s technical deliverables with contractors
- Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and budgets
- Monitor project progress and identify and address any issues or roadblocks
- Provide technical guidance to project team members and assist with problem resolution
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and understood
- Conduct project risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience working with electrical engineering, project engineering, or a similar role
- Strong experience working with power systems, battery systems, and controls
- Experience in optimization of DC and AC coupled battery energy storage systems (ESS), system integration, and ESS controller design
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated experience in problem-solving and decision-making
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Benefits
- Generous compensation based on market standards
- Healthcare and wellness programs
- Adoption assistance
- Discounted stock purchase plan
- Career development and recognition programs
- Parental (maternal and paternal) leave
- 401K retirement contribution match at 7%
- Educational assistance (tuition reimbursement)
- Short-term Disability (STD) coverage
- Paid holidays, vacation, and employee referral awards
Saft is a global battery company with a long-standing reputation for innovation and industrial excellence. Established in 19 countries with 16 production sites, Saft employs over 4,300 people worldwide and serves more than 3,000 customers across diverse industries. Since 2016, Saft has been a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company committed to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.