BESS Commissioning Engineer

Churchill Hughes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Hughes seeks a commissioning engineer to lead pre-commissioning through on-site commissioning of utility-scale BESS systems in Texas. You will coordinate with OEMs and the owner's team, perform functional tests, energisation, and handover to ensure reliable operations.

Requirements include 2+ years in BESS, solar, or substation commissioning, proficiency with SCADA/PCS and protection testing, and willingness to travel to Texas sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of BESS, solar or substation commissioning.
• Experience with SCADA, PCS and protection testing.
• Willing to travel to sites across Texas.

Responsibilities

• Pre-commissioning and commissioning of utility-scale BESS: PCS, batteries, SCADA.
• Functional testing, energisation and handover.
• Work with OEMs and the owner's team on site.

Skills

BESS commissioning

Substation commissioning

Site commissioning

Tools

SCADA

PCS

Protection testing

Job description

Battery storage is the fastest-hiring part of the Texas grid. Churchill Hughes places commissioning engineers and technicians with storage owners, integrators and EPCs.

What the role involves:

• Pre-commissioning and commissioning of utility-scale BESS: PCS, batteries, SCADA


• Functional testing, energisation and handover


• Working with OEMs and the owner's team on site

What you'll bring:

• 2+ years of BESS, solar or substation commissioning


• Comfortable with SCADA, PCS and protection testing


• Willing to travel to sites across Texas