BESS Field Service Engineer - On-Site Global Lead

HiTHIUM Energy Storage; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HiTHIUM Energy Storage is seeking a Field Service Engineer to lead on-site installations, commissioning and maintenance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the Americas. You will serve as the primary technical expert and customer liaison, ensuring high-quality, on-time project delivery and reliable system operation.

The role requires at least 3 years of hands-on experience with high-voltage electrical systems, inverters and SCADA, with strong English communication and a willingness

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience commissioning, troubleshooting and repairing complex electrical systems including high-voltage systems, inverters, transformers, BESS and SCADA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication; willingness to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site technical expert and primary customer point of contact for BESS projects.
• Lead end-to-end on-site installation, commissioning and maintenance for on-site delivery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and communication system faults to minimize downtime.
• Provide regular updates to customers and internal teams on project status.
• Coordinate with Technical, Quality and R&D teams to align field solutions.
• Enforce safety protocols and manage third-party technicians at sites.
• Collaborate across time zones to maintain global service standards.

Skills

Electrical systems

High-voltage systems

Inverters

Transformers

BESS

SCADA

English communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA software

Electrical schematics interpretation

Job description

HiTHIUM Energy Storage is seeking a Field Service Engineer to lead on-site installations, commissioning and maintenance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the Americas. You will serve as the primary technical expert and customer liaison, ensuring high-quality, on-time project delivery and reliable system operation.

The role requires at least 3 years of hands-on experience with high-voltage electrical systems, inverters and SCADA, with strong English communication and a willingness