Senior BESS Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design Review & System Integration
• Direct or personally confirm equipment specifications and designs
• Coordinate with internal departments for equipment selection and system architecture
• Review and validate vendor and subcontract engineer submittals
• Resolve design gaps, conflicts, or constructability issues
• Support construction and commissioning resources in preparation for and execution of utility-required acceptance testing, protection relay testing, and interconnection commissioning
• Oversee and support project-required functional testing of the BESS, including controls sequence testing, communications verification, and data monitoring validation
• Support troubleshooting system functionality issues identified during testing and commissioning
• Document lessons learned and support development of internal standards for BESS design review, controls programming, and commissioning
• Support punch list resolution related to controls, relays, and monitoring equipment through final acceptance and handoff to operations
• Consult with Project Management and Construction teams on BESS controls, protection, and monitoring scope
• Consult with front-of-meter (FTM) project engineering teams and subject matter experts as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in electrical design, controls engineering, protective relaying, or battery energy storage system (BESS) project work
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time for site visits, testing, and commissioning support

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of protective relays, controllers, and data monitoring/SCADA equipment used in BESS or substation applications
• Familiarity with utility and project commissioning and testing requirements for distributed energy resources
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and coordinating cross-functional and subcontract engineering teams
• Experience with BESS platforms and equipment from major manufacturers (e.g., Tesla, Fluence, SMA, and similar)
• Experience programming or configuring protective relays (e.g., SEL, GE) and site/plant controllers
• Experience with installation and commissioning of BESS and microgrid systems a plus
• Professional Engineering (PE) license considered a plus
• Familiarity with SCADA, EMS/BMS platforms, and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850)
• Exposure to front-of-meter (FTM), utility-scale, or substation-interconnected BESS projects a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to coordinate effectively across subcontract engineers, vendors, and internal departments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with AutoCAD or similar drawing review tools a plus