Battery Storage Engineer – Growth Path (BESS)

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness perk

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking an Engineer I - Battery Storage in Houston, TX or remotely from Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on sizing LV/MV equipment, developing site layouts, translating RFPs into designs, and setting up safe, profitable execution for utility-scale BESS projects.

You will work with cross-functional teams to shape project strategies, drive innovative solutions, and support preconstruction, procurement, and handover activities across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, construction management, business, or related field.
• Strong understanding of battery storage technology including augmentation strategies, technical terms, and safety/clearance requirements.
• Solid knowledge of batteries, coupling strategies, PCS, DCDC converters, relevant codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, Scheduling, Estimating, and Operations to align project needs and create competitive cost and technical strategies.
• Review RFP documents to confirm scope, design criteria, and create specifications and layouts for required site equipment; identify risks and clarify exceptions.
• Size and verify sizing of client-provided equipment to ensure codes and standards are met.
• Support RFP deliverables development and deadlines with emphasis on quality, safety, and clarity.
• Maintain and support a battery storage database of system requirements and related docs.
• Explore value engineering opportunities for project savings and customer outcomes.
• Advocate for customer goals in pursuit planning and decisions.
• Verify technical elements during LNTP/EPC negotiations and risk reviews.
• Assist with timely execution of PSAs, POs, and subcontractor agreements.
• Promote continual planning and collaboration to provide optimal execution plans.

Skills

Battery storage knowledge

EPC experience

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CoVolt Power is seeking an Engineer I - Battery Storage in Houston, TX or remotely from Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on sizing LV/MV equipment, developing site layouts, translating RFPs into designs, and setting up safe, profitable execution for utility-scale BESS projects.

You will work with cross-functional teams to shape project strategies, drive innovative solutions, and support preconstruction, procurement, and handover activities across North America.