Senior Project Commissioning Engineer – Battery Storage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage and guide the technical outputs related to the design, construction, and commissioning of Plus Power's BESS projects in collaboration with third-party engineering and EPC firms.

• Assist the EPC Leadership Team with a wide array of supplier and contractor management issues spanning various equipment vendors and construction firms.

• Collaborate with the Transmission, Interconnection, and Market Analysis teams in defining, reviewing, negotiating, and executing interconnection agreements.

• Aid in the preparation and distribution of RFQ/RFP packages to EPC contractors and engineering consultants.

• Support the EPC Procurement team in formulating and issuing project scopes of work, RFPs, schedules, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and technical contract specifications.

• Participate in meetings with diverse project stakeholders, including developers, contractors, consultants, and utility companies.

• Travel to project locations before, during, and after construction to assist with various project-related tasks and activities.

• Contribute to permitting and regulatory applications and address stakeholder inquiries as requested by the internal development team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, ideally with a specialization in Power Engineering.

• 5 - 7+ years of experience in project engineering, development, procurement/contracting, and construction management, particularly within the power generation, utility, and transmission sectors.

• Experience in the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of high-voltage utility substations, switchyards, and transmission systems.

• Proven track record of leading projects within a cross-functional team from initial feasibility assessments to late-stage development, design, engineering, and construction.

• Comprehension of essential project development components, including real property, permitting, regulatory issues, environmental compliance, interconnection, transmission, and associated areas.

• Awareness of market dynamics concerning major equipment, engineering services, construction services, and labor.

• Strong grasp of the battery energy storage value proposition and/or the engineering fundamentals of battery energy storage projects.

• Excellent organizational capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to adapt and manage multiple initiatives concurrently.

• Supportive, resourceful, and eager to assume new responsibilities.

• Clear and persuasive written and verbal communication skills.

• Creative and independent thinker with proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a diverse, fast-paced, and geographically dispersed team.

• Proficient in the Microsoft suite of tools and applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint, and Excel.

• Proficient in AutoCAD or a similar program, including Revu Bluebeam.

• Willingness to travel intermittently, up to approximately 30% throughout the year.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation.

• Flexible remote work options.

• Unlimited vacation policy.

• Work from home stipend.

• Educational assistance available.

• Parental leave benefits.

• An engaging company culture that fosters opportunities for in-person connection, learning, and growth.