BESS Commissioning Engineer – Barstow (Contract)

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is assisting on a Barstow, California project for a BESS Commissioning Engineer. The role focuses on hands-on commissioning, troubleshooting, and verification of electrical circuits across the BESS installation.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, tracing circuits, fault finding, and supporting systems operating at ~1,500V DC / 1,000V AC. 3-month contract starting January 2027 with W2 engagement structure and expenses coverage where applicable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' electrical commissioning, testing or troubleshooting experience required or ideal.
• Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with LV/DC electrical systems and renewable energy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical commissioning and troubleshooting across the BESS installation.
• Read, interpret and work from electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Trace circuits and wiring to identify faults and resolve issues.
• Carry out fault finding, testing and verification of electrical systems.
• Support commissioning across systems operating at ~1,500V DC / 1,000V AC.
• Identify and troubleshoot wiring, installation and equipment issues.
• Collaborate with site management and wider teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain commissioning and testing documentation.
• Support safe and efficient completion of commissioning activities per project requirements.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

LV/DC systems

Renewable energy equipment

Job description

Hunter Philips Executive Search is assisting on a Barstow, California project for a BESS Commissioning Engineer. The role focuses on hands-on commissioning, troubleshooting, and verification of electrical circuits across the BESS installation.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, tracing circuits, fault finding, and supporting systems operating at ~1,500V DC / 1,000V AC. 3-month contract starting January 2027 with W2 engagement structure and expenses coverage where applicable.