BESS Commissioning Engineer

White-Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

White-Recruitment seeks a BESS Commissioning Engineer to coordinate testing and commissioning for utility-scale solar, storage and substation projects across the US. You will interpret drawings, review test procedures and collaborate with utilities, OEMs and contractors to ensure successful handover.

The role requires an electrical engineering degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel nationwide. DOE-based compensation is offered with a performance bonus.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Electrical engineering background.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the US.
• PV, battery storage or electrical contracting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of P6, SCADA, IEC or IEEE standards advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities across project sites.
• Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams and test procedures.
• Support the commissioning of PV, BESS, substations, SCADA and power conversion systems.
• Work closely with project teams, utilities, engineers, OEMs and subcontractors.
• Monitor project schedules, documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Investigate technical issues and support root cause analysis.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Technical drawings interpretation

Test procedures review

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

SCADA

IEC/IEEE standards

Job description

Salary: USD68000 - USD130000 per annum

BESS Commissioning Engineer. Renewable Energy

Location: Project sites across California, Nevada and Indiana
Salary: $68,250 to $128,000 (DOE) + annual performance bonus
Travel: Up to 100% across US project locations
Job Type: Full-time, permanent

We are working with a leading electrical contractor seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage and substation projects across the US.

The role:

• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities across project sites
• Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams and test procedures
• Support the commissioning of PV, BESS, substations, SCADA and power conversion systems
• Work closely with project teams, utilities, engineers, OEMs and subcontractors
• Monitor project schedules, documentation and regulatory compliance
• Investigate technical issues and support root cause analysis

Requirements:

• BA or BS degree required
• Electrical Engineering background
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Willingness to travel extensively across the US
• PV, battery storage or electrical contracting experience preferred
• Knowledge of P6, SCADA, IEC or IEEE standards advantageous