BESS / Microgrid Engineer

Greenlink Energy Solutions; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Greenlink Energy Solutions Inc is seeking a BESS / Microgrid Engineer in Rockford, IL. This role involves leading the design of battery energy storage systems and commercial microgrid architectures while partnering with various teams to support technical feasibility and system optimization. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in energy storage or microgrid projects. Offering $100,000 - $130,000 annually with benefits like health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in energy storage, power systems, or microgrids.
• Strong understanding of battery energy storage and conversion systems.
• Ability to evaluate system behavior and make sound engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design of battery energy storage and microgrid systems.
• Develop and validate performance models for energy storage systems.
• Partner with teams to support technical feasibility and system optimization.

Skills

Energy storage systems

Power systems engineering

Microgrid design

Solar + storage projects

Electrical system modeling tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

BESS / Microgrid Engineer

GREENLINK ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC • Rockford, IL 61109 • $100,000 - $130,000 a year • Full-time

What You’ll Do

• Lead technical design of battery energy storage systems and commercial microgrid architectures
• Define system sizing, electrical configurations, and integration strategies for solar PV + storage and grid-interactive energy systems
• Evaluate site electrical infrastructure, load characteristics, and operational objectives to determine optimal system design
• Support selection of batteries, inverters, PCS systems, transformers, switchgear, and other balance-of-system components
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, AHJ requirements, and utility interconnection standards

System Modeling & Performance Analysis

• Develop and validate performance models for energy storage and microgrid systems
• Evaluate operational strategies, including peak shaving, load shifting, resiliency, and islanding capabilities
• Analyze system stability and performance under normal operation and contingency scenarios
• Support production modeling and long-term performance projections for project development and financing

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Development, and Operations teams to support technical feasibility and system optimization
• Work closely with solar engineers, electrical designers, and installation teams to ensure constructable designs
• Evaluate vendor equipment specifications and performance characteristics
• Provide technical guidance during procurement, installation, and commissioning phases

Risk Management & System Optimization

• Identify technical risks early in project development and recommend mitigation strategies
• Evaluate design tradeoffs related to performance, cost, resiliency, and operational flexibility
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis during commissioning and system operations
• Maintain accurate documentation, system models, and as-built engineering records

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development of engineering standards for storage and microgrid systems
• Evaluate emerging technologies and integration strategies
• Support internal knowledge development across solar, storage, and energy optimization platforms

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of experience in energy storage, power systems engineering, microgrids, or distributed energy systems
• Strong understanding of battery energy storage systems, power conversion systems, and grid-interactive energy infrastructure
• Experience designing or supporting solar + storage or microgrid projects
• Familiarity with electrical system modeling tools or performance modeling methodologies
• Working knowledge of NEC, interconnection requirements, and utility coordination
• Ability to evaluate system behavior and make sound engineering decisions across multiple design constraints
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and commercial teams

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience with microgrid controls, grid-forming or grid-following inverter architectures
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, EMS platforms, or microgrid control strategies
• Experience integrating solar PV, storage, and building loads into coordinated systems
• Exposure to commercial or industrial energy projects
• Experience supporting TPO or financed energy infrastructure projects

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $100,000 – $130,000, depending on experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Life insurance

Why This Role at Greenlink

Greenlink is building an integrated commercial energy platform where solar, storage, and intelligent energy systems work together to deliver long-term performance.

Engineers in this role will help define how advanced energy systems are designed and deployed for commercial customers, with the opportunity to work on projects that combine solar, storage, and resilient microgrid infrastructure.

This role offers meaningful technical ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to help shape the engineering foundation of a growing clean energy company.