Solutions Engineer - Systems Integration (BESS)
Overview:
In this role you will advance the integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for utility-scale projects, working with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable operation. You will shape system interfaces, documentation, and verification activities from requirements through deployment. Your work supports high-impact renewable energy initiatives and continuous improvement in BESS practices. This is an opportunity to influence real-world energy infrastructure while collaborating with experts on innovative storage solutions. Compensation / Benefitsmedical, dental, and vision coveragelife insurance 401(k) eligibilitypaid time off including vacation and parental leave
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to systems engineering for BESS from requirements through deployment and operation
- Develop and maintain system requirements, ICDs, specifications, and compliance matrices
- Support integration of energy storage, PCS, safety, controls, communications, and balance-of-system components
- Review electrical/controls designs, schematics, BOMs; document findings and coordinate resolutions
- Apply BESS codes, standards, and project requirements with guidance from seniors
- Support prototype builds, design verification, testing, manufacturing transition, and validation
- Analyze test/field data; recommend engineering actions within scope
- Contribute to lessons learned, RCAs, design tools, and continuous improvement of BESS practices
- Provide engineering support for integration into utility-scale projects; troubleshoot issues
- Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders to resolve technical issues
- Assist with permitting discussions by preparing technical information
- Identify integration risks and communicate status, decisions, and open items
- Develop technical guidance, work instructions, and training materials related to BESS integration
- Travel to factories, laboratories, and project sites for inspections and testing
Key requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering or related discipline
- Approximately 2–4 years of relevant experience in BESS, renewable energy, or related fields
- Foundational knowledge of electrical systems, controls, communications, power electronics, and interfaces
- Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, specs, drawings, and BOMsExperience with engineering analysis, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, or documentation
- Structured problem solving, requirements management, verification, and configuration control
- Organizational skills to manage deliverables and communicate with internal teams and partners
- Willingness to travel ~25% to factories and project sites
- Effective communication with cross-functional teams
- Structured problem solving and analytical thinking
- Collaborative teamwork and knowledge sharingBESS and energy storage systems experience
- Electrical safety standards knowledge (UL 9540, UL 9540A, NFPA series, IFC, IEC)
- Power electronics, controls, and system interfaces