Senior Grid Infrastructure Commissioning Engineer, BESS

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Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer overseeing technical engineering and project delivery for utility-scale BESS projects. Involves travel and partnership with various stakeholders in the renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities:

  • Technical deliverables for design, construction, and commissioning of utility-scale BESS projects
  • High-voltage substation, switchyard, and transmission system commissioning oversight
  • Interconnection agreement (LGIA) negotiation and execution support
  • RFQ/RFP packages for EPC contractors and engineering consultants
  • Cross-functional partnership with Transmission, Interconnection, Procurement, and Development teams
  • On-site presence at projects across the country (~30% travel)
  • Stakeholder participation in ERCOT, MISO, SPP, and PJM queue reform and large load policy discussion

Requirements:

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Power Engineering preferred)
  • 5-7+ years in project engineering, EPC, construction management, or commissioning in the power industry
  • Hands-on experience with high-voltage utility substations, switchyards, and transmission systems
  • Strong understanding of battery energy storage fundamentals and value proposition
  • Familiarity with ISO/RTO commissioning compliance and LGIA/PPA structures
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Project, and SharePoint
  • Ability to travel ~30% across project sites
  • Comfort with AI-enabled tools for engineering productivity
  • A practical, data-driven mindset for ambiguous, fast-evolving market environments
  • Candidates that have worked in the following roles for renewable, utility, or clean energy companies would be ideal: Sr. Project Engineer, Commissioning, Commissioning Manager, Manager of Commissioning, High Voltage Commissioning Engineering Supervisor, HV Commissioning Engineer, Lead High Voltage Commissioning Engineer, BESS Commissioning Engineer...or similar

Benefits:

  • health benefits
  • open PTO policy
  • flex work hours
  • comprehensive compensation packages
  • opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team