BESS Technical Lead

Location: Hybrid position based in Stockholm or Gothenburg, Sweden

Company

hirify.global develops digital, autonomous, and electric freight technology for manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and defense organizations.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for Battery Energy Storage Systems, including RFPs, RFQs, proposal evaluation, pricing, and supplier contracts.
• Define BESS hardware requirements, cell chemistry standards, thermal management criteria, voltage boundaries, and safety parameters.
• Own technical compliance for TSO qualifications and integrations with Balancing Responsible Providers and aggregators.
• Hand over validated supplier contracts, pricing terms, and technical design packages to regional Project Managers.
• Review technical drawings and support commissioning during site installation.
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex hardware and system integration failures at operational sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering with a power systems focus, or Power Systems Engineering.
• Proven experience in technical BESS procurement, vendor management, equipment pricing per kWh, and contract negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of BESS hardware architecture, safety protocols, European grid codes including IEC/EN, CE, VDE, and SvK, and grid integration.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setup based in Stockholm or Gothenburg.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on digital, autonomous, and electric technologies for freight transportation.
• Collaborate across technology, energy, procurement, and regional project functions.
• Full-time employment with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Final candidates undergo a background check covering relevant education, employment history, certifications, and other applicable information.