Senior Solutions Engineer – Systems Integration

The AES Corporation

. Serve as a technical owner for how BESS subsystems come together electrically and functionally in the field.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeLouisville • Colorado, Hawaii, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,000 - $141,525 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a technical owner for how BESS subsystems come together electrically and functionally in the field.
Lead end‑to‑end systems engineering for BESS products from requirements definition through deployment and operation.
Develop and maintain system‑level requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), specifications, and compliance matrices.
Integrate multiple subsystems including energy storage, PCS, safety, controls, and communications.
Review and approve BESS electrical and controls designs, including schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and integration documentation.
Interpret and apply applicable BESS safety codes and standards (UL, IEC, NFPA, IFC, etc).
Support prototype builds, certification testing, and production transition, ensuring system‑level validation and qualification plans are aligned with applicable BESS codes, standards, and project requirements.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of BESS integration practices.
Troubleshoot complex electrical, controls, and system‑level issues on deployed BESS assets.
Perform root cause analysis for field failures and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Deliver technical guidance and training to internal and external teams related to BESS safety and emergency response.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
7+ years of experience in BESS or complex electromechanical system development and integration.
Strong experience with electrical systems, energy storage, controls, and power electronics.
Experience working across multiple OEMs and integrators.
Proven ability to support fielded systems and post‑installation troubleshooting.
Familiarity with BESS standards such as UL 9540 / 9540A and applicable electrical codes.
Experience with BESS safety standards and compliance, including UL 9540 / 9540A NFPA 855, NFPA 110 / 111, NFPA 72, NFPA 68 / 69.
Willingness to travel to factories and project sites (≈25%).

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
401(k) eligibility
paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

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Hard Skills & Tools

BESS subsystemssystems engineeringrequirements definitioninterface control documentselectrical designscontrols designsroot cause analysistroubleshootingenergy storagepower electronics

Soft Skills

mentoringtechnical guidancecontinuous improvementcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationleadershiptraining

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Systems EngineeringUL 9540UL 9540ANFPA 855NFPA 110NFPA 111NFPA 72NFPA 68