BESS - Project Engineer

Key Info

  • Job Title:
    BESS - Project Engineer
  • Location:
    (REMOTE) US
  • Sector:
    ENERGY STORAGE
  • Salary:
    $130,000 - $160,000
  • Contract Type:
    permanent
Company
One of the world's most financially stable and globally successful renewable energy companies. With multi-billion-dollar US revenue and a market-leading position in solar, the company is now expanding its battery storage business, developing its own in-house battery cells and progressing plans for domestic US manufacturing.

Despite its size, the US BESS team remains small and agile, offering the opportunity to take genuine technical ownership and contribute to the development of its growing energy storage business. The team benefits from strong leadership, a flexible working environment and the resources of an established global manufacturer.

With an expanding pipeline of utility-scale BESS opportunities, including projects ranging from several hundred MWh to multi-GWh, the company is continuing to strengthen its US engineering capabilities to support project delivery, system integration and customer requirements.

Role
  • Take technical ownership of BESS projects across engineering, system integration, testing, commissioning support and final handover.
  • Work across complete BESS architectures, including battery systems, PCS, BMS, EMS, SCADA, MV transformers and associated electrical equipment.
  • Play a key role in EMS and controls integration, including system configuration, communications, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues between different equipment providers.
  • Support system design, engineering reviews and technical documentation, including single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, control sequences and communication diagrams.
  • Provide hands-on technical support during commissioning, site integration, FAT/SAT and equipment testing.
  • Troubleshoot BESS performance, controls and integration issues, working closely with customers, field teams and equipment manufacturers to identify root causes and corrective actions.
  • Act as a technical point of contact for customers, EPCs, developers and engineering consultants, supporting project discussions, design reviews and technical problem-solving.
  • Work closely with engineering and product teams in China to coordinate technical requirements, resolve engineering issues and support project execution.

Candidate requirements
  • Approximately 5-8 years of experience in BESS, electrical engineering, power systems, renewable energy or related technical disciplines.
  • Strong understanding of BESS system integration, particularly how battery systems, PCS, EMS, BMS and SCADA operate together.
  • Experience with EMS configuration, controls integration, communication interfaces or troubleshooting complex electrical systems.
  • Hands-on experience supporting commissioning, testing, site integration or technical troubleshooting of BESS or associated power equipment.
  • Ability to read, review and develop technical drawings and documentation, including single-line diagrams, equipment layouts and control sequences.
  • Experience across utility-scale or C&I/Residential BESS, power conversion, inverter systems or related electrical infrastructure.
  • Background in engineering, commissioning, systems integration or technical project delivery within an OEM, EPC, developer or engineering consultancy environment.
  • Comfortable working directly with customers, explaining technical issues, supporting engineering discussions and resolving problems.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with international engineering teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Energy or Power Engineering.

This is an opportunity to take a technically hands-on role within a growing US energy storage business, working across both engineering design and real-world BESS integration.

With a strong pipeline of major projects, direct exposure to customers and international engineering teams, and a particular focus on EMS, controls and commissioning, the position offers significant technical variety and ownership within an established global manufacturer.


 

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