Senior BESS Engineer

The Senior BESS Engineer serves as a key resource within the Construction team, assisting in the review of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects and providing technical due diligence to support the advisory team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the technical review of BESS projects and portfolios for investors, financing parties, developers, and project owners
• Lead and contribute to writing and reviewing due diligence and independent engineering reports focused on energy storage technology and systems
• Review BESS project designs, system configurations, and integration studies for code compliance, industry standards, and project requirements
• Evaluate BESS system specifications including battery chemistry, power conversion systems (PCS), thermal management, and battery management systems (BMS)
• Assess performance models, cycle life analyses, degradation assumptions, and state-of-health projections for energy storage assets
• Develop skills in storage technology reviews as a core area of expertise, including standalone and co-located (solar + storage) configurations, grid services capabilities, and revenue stacking strategies, operating agreements, electrical engineering, and financial model reviews
• Conduct site visits for BESS and co-located renewable energy projects across development, construction, and operational phases
• Responsible for the on-time, on-quality, and on-budget delivery of tasks assigned to you
• Provide clear technical advice and communicate complex BESS engineering and risk topics to clients, investors, and lenders
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both oral and written, vertically and across the organization
• Maintain and improve internal project databases, technology trackers, and knowledge management resources

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college in Engineering or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in solar project design, engineering, or development, with at least 2 years in a role involving technical review, independent assessment, or consulting advisory work. Candidates with 3 - 4 years of highly relevant experience may be considered at the Engineer level
• Familiarity with BESS technology
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards including as applied to energy storage

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree and EIT certification preferred
• Experience in independent engineering, technical due diligence, or consulting roles for BESS projects
• Familiarity with solar technology and co-located solar + storage configurations
• Experience in more than one renewable energy source
• Experience with travel and project site visits