Project Engineer – Land Development
Ripple Effect Consulting LLC
Battery Storage Commissioning Engineer
Generac
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Denver • Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $136,000 - $204,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop and implement commissioning plans and procedures for battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure alignment and timely completion of tasks.
- Oversee the installation of battery storage systems, ensuring compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
- Conduct pre-commissioning checks and inspections to verify system integrity and readiness.
- Develop and execute system sequence of operations to enable energy system use cases such as demand response, on and off-grid reliability, renewable energy optimization, frequency regulation, energy arbitrage, distributed energy resource optimization, etc.
- Perform initial power-up and configuration of BESS.
- Conduct functional and performance tests to verify system operation according to design parameters.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during the commissioning process.
- Define system test plans and reliability requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of commissioning activities, test results, and system performance data.
- Prepare and submit detailed commissioning reports, including any deviations from design specifications and corrective actions taken.
- Provide training and support to operations and maintenance personnel on the proper use and maintenance of the BESS.
- Develop and deliver training materials and user manuals.
- Identify and recommend improvements to commissioning processes and procedures.
- Stay updated with industry developments and advancements in battery storage technology.
- Translates technical information to varied audiences through written communication and presentation skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in battery energy storage deployment
- Hands on involvement with troubleshooting, testing, validating, and commissioning AC/DC electrical systems
- Background with battery energy storage systems, microgrids, distributed energy resources, power conversion systems, low or medium voltage electrical distribution
- Commissioning experience with C&I BESS applications
- Maintain expert level of internal product knowledge on energy storage system and controls philosophy
- Ability to apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve problems independently with minimum supervision
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Volunteer Time Off program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
battery energy storage systemscommissioning planssystem sequence of operationsAC/DC electrical systemstroubleshootingtestingvalidatingperformance testspower conversion systemslow or medium voltage electrical distribution
Soft skills
communication skillspresentation skillsproblem-solvingtraining and supportcollaborationattention to detailorganizational skillsadaptabilityindependent workprocess improvement
Certifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
