Installation & Commissioning Engineer

About the role

At Saft Energy Storage Systems, you'll be at the forefront of bringing large-scale battery energy storage systems online. As an Installation & Commissioning Engineer, you'll lead site commissioning activities, support field teams, and ensure every system is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You'll work with cutting-edge battery technology, collaborate with industry-leading engineers and project teams, and play a direct role in enabling a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the activities for teams of Field Service Engineers, Technicians, and subcontractors who execute installation and commissioning tasks based on customer and project requirements.
• Create project commissioning plans in support of new Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in the Americas region.
• Develop and maintain ESS Installation & Commissioning (I&C) standard documentation, such as processes, procedures, scope of work instructions, training, quality, and safety requirements.
• Select, train, and qualify subcontractors for I&C work scope in collaboration with the ESS sourcing manager.
• Develop request for quotation packages for subcontractor I&C contracts and liaise with ESS sourcing and legal teams in developing I&C subcontractor contracts.
• Provide feedback from field experience to ESS quality and engineering teams so trends can be determined and product improvements can be implemented.
• Provide technical support to Field Service Technicians, Engineers, and subcontractors.
• Drive a "Safety First" culture to I&C processes and execution activities with collaboration of ESS Quality and Safety Managers supporting root cause analysis and corrective action plans to support continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline with supporting experience demonstrating electrical controls engineering competencies.
• Minimum 7–10 years of engineering experience.
• Experience leading installation and commissioning of industrial projects in the power generation/energy field.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Experience with battery energy storage systems and products.

Benefits

• Generous compensation based on market standards.
• Healthcare and wellness programs.
• Adoption assistance and discounted stock purchase program.
• Career development and recognition programs.
• Parental (maternal and paternal) leave.
• 401(k) retirement contribution match at 7%.
• Educational assistance (tuition reimbursement).
• Short-term Disability (STD) coverage.
• Paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral awards.