Commissioning Engineering

The Commissioning Engineer is part of a cross functional team that focuses on executing battery storage projects with market leading technologies. The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for testing and commissioning oversight activities of Battery Energy System Storage (BESS) projects from Pre-Commissioning phase through to Substantial Completion to ensure successful execution and operation of the BESS project. The Commissioning Engineer is expected to spend over 75% of his or her time at the project site.

• BS in an engineering field or equivalent experience/practical knowledge.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in commissioning and/or systems engineering within Energy Storage integrator or EPC contractor.
• Direct experience in battery storage systems, medium voltage stations, and/or related products/systems.
• Proficient in the specification, technical bid analysis and procurement of major equipment such as inverters, transformers, switchgear etc...
• Proficient is SCADA systems and associated communication protocols.
• Must have a sound understanding of commissioning and testing of Energy Storage projects.
• Practical hands-on experience in system engineering and solid understanding of related regulatory standards including local code compliance.
• A go-getter professional with a can-do attitude - setting aggressive, measurable goals and objectives for him/herself and prepared to be measured against them.
• A dynamic professional and the ability to positively interact and collaborate with a diverse group of people at all levels and disciplines and capable of standing in front of key clients, thinking on his/her feet, and making sound decisions within compressed timelines.
• An excellent time manager, able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a broad variety of issues, initiatives, and objectives concurrently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally with staff, management, clients, suppliers, community partners and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to be decisive in crisis situations.
• Demonstrated independent thinking, initiative, and creativity.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends) and travel to project sites as required
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