BESS Engineer I: Field Commissioning & Troubleshooting

National Electrical Engineering & Commissioning; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

OT pay over 40 hours

Benefits package

Medical, dental, vision

Life & AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Annual incentive opportunities

Professional development

Dynamic growth environment

Job summary

National Electrical Engineering Consultants (NEEC) is seeking a Field-based BESS Engineer I to support testing, commissioning, startup, and verification of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems across the United States. You will engage in troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with OEMs and project teams.

The role welcomes candidates with backgrounds in controls, industrial automation, electrical engineering, instrumentation, mechatronics, or PLC/SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 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.

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

Field testing

Documentation & reporting

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Automation Direct

PLC/SCADA

Job description

National Electrical Engineering Consultants (NEEC) is seeking a Field-based BESS Engineer I to support testing, commissioning, startup, and verification of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems across the United States. You will engage in troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with OEMs and project teams.

The role welcomes candidates with backgrounds in controls, industrial automation, electrical engineering, instrumentation, mechatronics, or PLC/SCADA systems.