Octave is looking for a
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
Support & Operations Engineer - BESS
to support the
commissioning, operation, and ongoing performance
of our battery energy storage systems.
This role is focused on
execution, ownership, and continuous improvement, ensuring that systems in the field are
running reliably, issues are
resolved efficiently, and our
installation partners are well supported .
Your role:
As a Support & Operations Engineer, you are a key point of contact for our installation partners and internal teams, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of our BESS fleet.
You support customers and installation partners during
installation, commissioning, and operation
of their battery energy storage systems, acting as their first technical point of contact.
You provide
first-line technical support and troubleshooting, taking
full ownership of issues from identification to resolution, and resolving electrical, system-level, software, and communication-related problems in collaboration with software and operations teams.
You assist (mainly remotely) with the
commissioning and start-up
of BESS systems, ensuring correct configuration, validation, and handover.
You
prioritize incoming issues and tasks, balancing urgency and impact in a dynamic environment.
You contribute to improving
operational workflows, identifying inefficiencies and helping structure better processes for support, commissioning, and logistics.
You ensure proper
documentation of issues, solutions, and best practices, contributing to a growing internal knowledge base.
You provide
mainly remote support, with occasional
on-site interventions
when required.
What we are looking for:
A background as an
electrical engineer
(Bachelor or equivalent experience).
Hands-on, problem-solving mindset
with a strong sense of ownership.
Ability to
structure work and set priorities
in a dynamic environment.
Interest in
battery energy storage systems
(batteries, inverters, EMS)
Knowledge of electrical systems, norms and regulations (electrical distribution and installation, transformers, earthing, protection equipment, AREI, …).
BA4/BA5 certification (or willingness to obtain)
Willingness to interact
directly with customers and installation partners .
Basic experience with or interest and willingness to learn:
Linux bash, Python, Networking.
You don’t need to be a software expert,
curiosity and learning ability matter more.
Fluent communication skills in
Dutch
and
English,
French is a plus.
What we offer:
A hands-on technical role in a fast-growing cleantech scale-up.
Direct involvement in real battery energy storage projects.
Flexible working hours with hybrid working (2–3 days in the office, 2–3 days remote, occasional on-site support).
A collaborative team with strong expertise in batteries, energy markets, and software.
Competitive salary package.
Flexibility, autonomy, and room to grow technically and professionally.
Why Octave?
Octave is a Belgian cleantech scale-up founded in 2020, specialized in
battery energy storage
and
energy management
solutions for
businesses. With over
170 MWh
of deployed
battery capacity
and the largest behind-the-meter battery fleet in Belgium, we operate at the cutting edge of flexible energy systems.
Supported by private investors, imec, and the EIC Accelerator Fund of the European Commission, Octave is scaling its technology and operations across Europe. xphnsxz
Interested?
Do you want to help
build tomorrow’s energy system
and make a
tangible impact ?
Send your CV to, we’d love to hear from you.