Battery Storage Commissioning Engineer – On‑Site Projects

e-STORAGE; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

e-STORAGE is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join our team and lead testing and commissioning activities for battery energy storage projects. You will work within a cross‑functional group and coordinate with owners, utilities, and contractors across various sites in the United States.

The role requires hands‑on experience with battery storage systems, MV installations, and a solid understanding of NEC/UL standards.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in commissioning and/or systems engineering within the renewable energy sector.
• Hands‑on experience with battery storage systems, medium voltage stations, and related products/systems.
• Proficiency in specification, technical bid analysis, and procurement of major equipment such as inverters, transformers, and switchgear.
• Hands‑on experience in system engineering with a solid understanding of NEC/UL code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings with owners, operations, maintenance, design, and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedules, ensuring proper coordination of commissioning activities.
• Review project documents and preliminary designs to identify gaps in scope and responsibilities, ensuring project success.
• Execute commissioning activities, managing scope, stakeholders, and schedule to keep all parties in sync.
• Interface with internal customers (commissioning manager, project manager, construction manager) and external customers (utilities, AHJs, contractors, end customers) to ensure consistent communication.
• Manage equipment suppliers and host daily plans of the day (POD) with each supplier to track progress and schedule work.
• Perform site visits to coordinate the commissioning plan, schedules, and checklist, ensuring efficient execution of commissioning activities and performance testing.
• Suggest improvements in commissioning execution plans or procedures based on lessons learned.
• Maintain and develop key strategic relationships with major vendors, suppliers, and contractors throughout the energy storage industry.
• Support value‑engineering and process improvement efforts by sharing project‑specific lessons learned.

Skills

Engineering background

5+ years experience in commissioning

Battery storage systems

MV electrical installations

IEEE 80 grounding

NEC/UL code compliance

Procurement of major equipment

Time-management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

e-STORAGE is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join our team and lead testing and commissioning activities for battery energy storage projects. You will work within a cross‑functional group and coordinate with owners, utilities, and contractors across various sites in the United States.

The role requires hands‑on experience with battery storage systems, MV installations, and a solid understanding of NEC/UL standards.