Senior Project Engineer, EPC and Commissioning - Battery Storage

Plus Power; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 124.000 - 152.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Unlimited vacation

Work-from-home stipend

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Hybrid work options

Zusammenfassung

Plus Power is seeking a Senior Project & Commissioning Engineer to join the EPC team to drive the design, construction, and commissioning of utility-scale battery energy storage systems across North America.

You will collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and contractors, lead cross-functional efforts, and support interconnection and regulatory activities to integrate BESS projects into the U.S. power grid. This role requires frequent travel and a data-driven, collaborative mindset.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with power focus.
• 5-7+ years in project engineering and EPC environments.

Aufgaben

• Oversee design, construction, and commissioning of BESS projects with EPC partners.
• Coordinate with third-party engineering, vendors, and construction firms.
• Assist interconnection negotiations and approvals with grid operators.
• Prepare RFQ/RFP packages and define scopes of work.
• Travel to project sites up to 30%.
• Support permitting and regulatory submissions.

Kenntnisse

Project engineering

Permitting

Procurement

Construction mgmt

Interconnection

Regulatory affairs

MS Office

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revu/Bluebeam

Jobbeschreibung

Company Overview

Plus Power is an energy storage market leader, with a market-leading 10+ GW portfolio across more than 25 states that will transform North American electric grids into cleaner and more versatile critical infrastructure.

Standalone energy storage is rapidly transforming the North American energy markets, because it is cheaper than new natural gas plants, faster to build than fossil peakers or transmission, and able to perform diverse energy services. Plus Power partners with electricity system operators, utilities, and investors to originate, develop, finance, own and operate standalone energy storage projects that provide critical services to the wholesale electric market. Plus Power’s team applies an intentional mindset to energy storage development by using a data-driven approach to development and operations.

At Plus Power, we are focused on solving hard climate problems, profitably. We are growing fast, and value candidates who, like us, share a focus on setting high expectations, owning and learning from mistakes in the spirit of radical transparency, and are committed to internal partnering as a key element of our ideas meritocracy. Our team praises Plus Power’s culture and excels through our game-changing mission and supportive ecosystem.

About the Role

PlusPower recruits outstanding energy project development professionals who are driven to build assets that decarbonize the U.S. energy markets and grow their own careers. Our team looks for data-driven and fact-based mindsets, engaging and collaborative behaviors, and personal growth-focused professionals.

We are seeking a Senior Project & Commissioning Engineer to join the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) team. This individual will work under the direction of the Senior Manager, EPC Engineering, and will provide technical engineering support for the design, construction, and commissioning of utility-scale standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across designated regions in North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the technical deliverables associated with the design, construction, and commissioning of Plus Power’s BESS projects in collaboration with third-partyengineering and EPC firms
• Support theEPCLeadership Teamona broad range of supplier and contractor managementmattersacross multiple equipmentvendorsand construction firms
• Partner with the Transmission, Interconnection, and Market Analysis teams in the definition, review, negotiation, and execution of interconnection agreements, with a focus on efficiently integrating BESS projects into the U.S. power grid
• Assistwith thepreparation and issuance of RFQ/RFP packages to EPC contractors and Engineering consultants
• Support the EPC Procurement teamindeveloping and issuingprojectscopesofwork, RFPs,schedules, budgets,cash flowprojectionsand technical contract requirements
• Attend meetings with various project stakeholdersincludingdevelopers, contractors, consultants,and utility companies
• Travel to project sitesbefore, during, and after construction to support a wide range ofproject-related tasks and activities
• Provide inputonpermittingand regulatory applications and, when requested by the internal development team, respond to stakeholderinquiries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus in Power Engineering
• 5-7+ years of experience in project engineering, development (including permitting and regulatory approvals), procurement/contracting, and construction management, specifically within the power generation, utility, and transmission industries
• Experience with the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of high-voltage utility substations, switchyards, and transmission systems; experience working for or with a major utility is a plus
• Experience leading projects in a cross functional team frominitialfeasibility evaluations tolate-stagedevelopment, design, engineering, and construction
• Understanding of key project development elements, including real property, permitting, regulatory matters, environmental compliance, interconnection, transmission, and related areas
• Knowledge of and familiarity with market dynamics related to major equipment, engineering services, construction services, and labor
• Strong understanding of the battery energy storage value proposition and/or the engineering fundamentals of battery energy storage projects
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Supportive, resourceful, and willing to take on new responsibilities
• Persuasive, clear, and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Creative and independent thinker with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse, fast-paced, and geographically dispersedteam environment
• Proficientin the Microsoft suite of tools and applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint,MS Project,SharePoint,and Excel
• Proficient inAutoCAD or equivalent, including Revu Bluebeam
• Ability to travelintermittently,up toapproximately30%over the course of a year

Compensation, Location, and Benefits

Highly competitivetotal compensationfrom one of North America’s leading energy storage developers,ownersand operators. Flexible, work from home or hybrid work from Plus Power’s officesin The Woodlands, San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle, Brooklyn, Palm Beach Gardens, Denver and Birmingham

The expected salary range* for this position begins at $160,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic labor market, and other factors consistent with applicable law. This position is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program.

Plus Power offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, unlimited vacation, flexible remote work, work from home stipend, educational assistance, parental leave, and a highly engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth.

The deadline* for applying to this role is 09/04/2026

Plus Power is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds can thrive. Plus Power is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

*This information is provided in accordance with applicable law.