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... and commissioning. โ€ข Develop, present, and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource planning, ensuring scope, cost, and timeline alignment. โ€ข Collaborate with internal engineering ...

The Commissioning Project Manager - HV/BESS is accountable for planning, managing, and delivering ... Lead readiness reviews and verify that construction, quality, engineering, documentation ...

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The Commissioning Project Manager - HV/BESS is accountable for planning, managing, and delivering ... Lead readiness reviews and verify that construction, quality, engineering, documentation ...

The Commissioning Project Manager - HV/BESS is accountable for planning, managing, and delivering ... Lead readiness reviews and verify that construction, quality, engineering, documentation ...

$110K - $160K/yr

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for testing and commissioning oversight activities of Battery Energy System Storage (BESS) projects from the Pre-commissioning phase through to Substantial ...

Commissioning Engineer

$110K - $160K/yr

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for testing and commissioning oversight activities of Battery Energy System Storage (BESS) projects from the Pre-commissioning phase through to Substantial ...

Own the assigned HV or BESS commissioning scope across typically 2-3 concurrent projects, including ... Lead readiness reviews and verify that construction, quality, engineering, documentation ...

Commissioning Engineer

$110K - $160K/yr

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for testing andcommissioning oversight activities of Battery Energy System Storage (BESS) projects from the Pre-commissioning phase through to Substantial ...

Own the assigned HV or BESS commissioning scope across typically 2-3 concurrent projects, including ... Lead readiness reviews and verify that construction, quality, engineering, documentation ...

WI ยท On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for testing and commissioning oversight activities of Battery Energy System Storage (BESS) projects from the Pre-commissioning phase through to Substantial ...

Commissioning Engineer

$110K - $160K/yr

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for testing andcommissioning oversight activities of Battery Energy System Storage (BESS) projects from the Pre-commissioning phase through to Substantial ...

Commissioning Engineer

California, MO ยท On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for testing and commissioning oversight activities of Battery Energy System Storage (BESS) projects from the Pre-commissioning phase through to Substantial ...

Commissioning Engineer

$110K - $160K/yr

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for testing and commissioning oversight activities of Battery Energy System Storage (BESS) projects from the Pre-commissioning phase through to Substantial ...

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Sr. Grid Infrastructure Commissioning Engineer, BESS - REMOTE

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site, Remote

ThinkBAC Consulting
Clean Energy Servicesย โ€ขย 1 - 10 employees

$107K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of utility-scale BESS projects.

  • Provide technical oversight for high-voltage substation, switchyard, and transmission system commissioning.

  • Support interconnection agreement negotiation and execution, and develop RFQ/RFP packages for EPC contractors and engineering consultants.


Job description


Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer, Grid Infrastructure
Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)
This is an opportunity to join a trailblazing BESS (Battery Energy Storage) company backed by top-tier private equity, leading the charge in utility-scale energy storage development, execution, and operations. They have a rapidly expanding national footprint, and double digit GW portfolio including one of the largest fleets of grid-connected standalone battery storage assets in the country.
They're looking for a Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer and Projec Leaderto join their EPC team and own the technical engineering, construction oversight, and commissioning execution for utility-scale BESS projects across designated regions. This is a unique role that combines deep cross-functional technical engineering with hands-on project delivery.
You'll oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of BESS projects in partnership with third-party engineering firms and EPC contractors. You'll review and negotiate interconnection agreements alongside the Transmission and Interconnection teams. You'll lead RFQ/RFP development with procurement, work directly with utilities and consultants, and travel to project sites throughout the construction and commissioning lifecycle.
If you've built high-voltage systems for renewable energy grid infrastructure projects, lived through utility energization timelines, and want to apply that experience to manifest the future of the grid for generations to come...this role was built for you.
They are committed to creating more grid infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks included a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team..and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer - Technical deliverables for design, construction, and commissioning of utility-scale BESS projects
  • Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer - High-voltage substation, switchyard, and transmission system commissioning oversight
  • Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer - Interconnection agreement (LGIA) negotiation and execution support
  • Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer- RFQ/RFP packages for EPC contractors and engineering consultants
  • Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer - Cross-functional partnership with Transmission, Interconnection, Procurement, and Development teams
  • Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer- On-site presence at projects across the country (~30% travel)
  • Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer - Stakeholder participation in ERCOT, MISO, SPP, and PJM queue reform and large load policy discussion

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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

*The deadline for applications is 75 days from the original posting date