BESS Controls Engineer I - Field & Commissioning

National Electrical Engineering Consultants LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Overtime pay

Benefits package

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation and holidays

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

National Electrical Engineering Consultants (NEEC) seeks a BESS Engineer I (Controls) to support testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and verification of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems across the United States. You will work on controls, PLC/SCADA, and BMS integration with OEMs, EPCs, and utilities, traveling nationwide.

This role requires 0–3 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, preferably Electrical/Automation.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in electrical systems, controls, automation, commissioning, renewable energy, or industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line drawings, and control documentation.
• Strong electrical and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA/HMI, instrumentation, I/O, industrial controls, or communications systems preferred.
• Ability to perform system inspections, functional testing, and use common electrical test equipment.
• Strong documentation, reporting, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support the testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Assist with testing and verification of BESS equipment, including battery systems, PCS/inverters, transformers, switchgear, auxiliary power systems, fire suppression systems, thermal management systems, and associated controls and communications.
• Perform electrical and functional testing using approved procedures, drawings, and appropriate test equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, communication, and control-related issues and assist with identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Read and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control schematics, I/O lists, network drawings, and technical documentation.
• Verify and document power, communication, and control signals between BESS equipment and associated systems.
• Support point-to-point checks, I/O verification, functional testing, and system validation during commissioning.
• Work alongside OEM and controls teams during the integration and troubleshooting of BMS, PCS/inverters, SCADA, EMS, PPC, PLCs, and plant communication systems.
• Gain hands-on exposure to industrial communications and networking used within BESS facilities, including Ethernet, fiber optics, IP-based equipment, managed switches, and industrial communication protocols.
• Monitor and troubleshoot alarms, fault codes, equipment parameters, interlocks, permissives, and operating sequences during commissioning.
• Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), startup, and integrated system testing when required.
• Review electrical and control drawings in the field, identify discrepancies, and assist with redlines and as-built documentation.
• Maintain accurate test records, commissioning documentation, deficiency logs, troubleshooting notes, and daily activity reports.
• Collaborate with NEEC engineers and technicians, OEM representatives, EPC contractors, utilities, customers, and other project stakeholders.
• Execute assigned project activities with attention to detail, effective communication, and awareness of project milestones.
• Follow all NEEC, customer, and site-specific LOTO, electrical safety, PPE, and high-voltage safety requirements.
• Travel extensively throughout the United States and work outside normal business hours when required by project commissioning schedules.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Documentation

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA systems

HMI

Microsoft Office

Job description

National Electrical Engineering Consultants (NEEC) seeks a BESS Engineer I (Controls) to support testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and verification of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems across the United States. You will work on controls, PLC/SCADA, and BMS integration with OEMs, EPCs, and utilities, traveling nationwide.

This role requires 0–3 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and willingness to travel.