BYD, a top global high-tech company specializing in new energy vehicles and related businesses, is hiring a Technical Support Engineer in the UAE to support installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role covers medium voltage systems including RMU, switchgear, and MV skid solutions, with strong troubleshooting, site execution, and safety-first working standards.
About BYD – Global New Energy Powerhouse
Market Position: Fortune 500 company, listed on Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges
Business Scope: Automobile, electronics, renewable energy, and rail transit
R&D Strength: More than 120,000 R&D engineers, the largest R&D team among global automakers
Innovation Record: Over 71,000 patents applied, 42,000+ authorized worldwide
Financial Scale: Revenue reached CNY 800 billion in 2025, a new company record
UAE Opportunity & Career Growth
Strategic Location: UAE — a fast-growing hub for renewable energy and BESS projects in the GCC
Industry Leadership: Work for BYD, a global leader in new energy vehicles and energy storage
Technical Exposure: Hands-on BESS commissioning, MV switchgear, RMU, and SCADA integration
Career Growth: Build expertise in large-scale energy storage projects with a Fortune 500 employer
Position Overview
The Technical Support Engineer role supports BYD’s Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in the UAE from installation through commissioning, testing, and post-COD maintenance. You’ll work on PCS, BMS, battery racks, and MV skid components, ensuring compliance with electrical safety regulations while diagnosing and resolving technical faults across electrical and control systems. This position calls for strong site execution capability, technical documentation skills, and close coordination with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
Why This Role Matters: As a Technical Support Engineer at BYD, you gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage Systems, work on medium voltage RMU and switchgear installations, contribute to renewable energy and grid stability projects across the UAE, build a technical career with a Fortune 500 new energy leader, and grow expertise in commissioning, SCADA integration, and preventive maintenance for large-scale energy storage assets.
Key Responsibilities
Installation & Commissioning
- Work on-site installation of BESS components (PCS, BMS, battery racks, MV skid, etc.)
- Perform system commissioning, testing, and debugging activities to ensure COD readiness
- Diagnose and resolve technical faults across electrical and control systems during commissioning and operation
Operations & Preventive Maintenance
- Perform routine operation, inspection, and preventive maintenance activities post-COD
- Develop and implement annual maintenance plans in coordination with the team and customer requirements
- Implement system modifications and corrective actions based on client or project requirements
Safety & Documentation
- Ensure all activities comply with site safety procedures and electrical safety regulations
- Prepare detailed technical reports, commissioning records, and maintenance documentation
- Adhere strictly to HSE policies and authorized electrical safety standards
Stakeholder Coordination & Support
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders to address technical issues efficiently
- Support spare parts planning, inventory control, and warehouse management
- Collaborate across teams to ensure integrated, timely project delivery
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in power systems, renewable energy (PV/wind), or energy storage projects
- Preferred: hands-on experience with RMU, medium voltage switchgear, and MV skid systems
- Experience in large-scale BESS commissioning and maintenance is highly preferred
Essential Skills
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics, protection systems, and testing equipment
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, and SCADA integration
- Good knowledge of electrical safety regulations and standards; valid safety certification (e.g., LOTO) preferred
- Good command of English for technical documentation and communication
- Ability to work in harsh site conditions and adapt to UAE climate
About BYD
BYD was established on November 18, 1994, headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, with business spanning automobile, electronics, renewable energy, and rail transit, and is among the Fortune 500 companies, listed on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. With more than 120,000 R&D engineers, BYD owns the largest R&D team among global automakers, having applied for more than 71 thousand patents and obtained more than 42 thousand authorized patents worldwide. In 2025, BYD’s revenue reached CNY 800 billion for the first time, setting a new record. Join a company embracing electrification and intelligence to lead green innovation across the automotive and energy sectors.
Career Excellence: Build a technical career in BESS, renewable energy, and power systems with one of the world’s fastest-growing new energy companies.
Who Should Apply?
- Electrical Engineering Graduates: With power systems or renewable energy field experience
- BESS & Energy Storage Technicians: Seeking a commissioning and maintenance role with a global brand
- MV Switchgear & RMU Specialists: Looking to apply expertise on large-scale UAE projects
- Field Service Engineers: From solar, wind, or grid infrastructure backgrounds
- SCADA & Controls Engineers: With Modbus/CAN protocol experience seeking energy sector growth
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