Sr. Grid Infrastructure Commissioning Engineer, BESS - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting

$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chicago, IL
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, preferably in Power Engineering
  • 5-7+ years in project engineering, EPC, or commissioning in the power sector
  • Hands-on experience with high-voltage substations and transmission systems
  • Strong understanding of battery energy storage fundamentals
  • Familiarity with ISO/RTO commissioning compliance and LGIA/PPA structures
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Project, and SharePoint
  • Willingness to travel ~30% for project site visits

Responsibilities

  • Oversee technical deliverables for utility-scale BESS projects
  • Provide commissioning oversight for high-voltage substations and switchyards
  • Negotiate and support execution of interconnection agreements
  • Develop RFQ/RFP packages for contractors and consultants
  • Collaborate with Transmission, Interconnection, Procurement, and Development teams
  • Travel to project sites across the country for oversight (~30% travel)
  • Participate in stakeholder discussions relevant to grid policy and reforms

Benefits

  • Fully remote work opportunity from anywhere in the USA
  • Opportunity to lead and manage cross-functional teams
  • Engagement with innovative battery energy storage technologies
  • Hands-on involvement in shaping the future of grid infrastructure
  • Exposure to large-scale energy projects across multiple regions
Full Job Description
Job Description
Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer, Grid Infrastructure

Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)

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.

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

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