BESS & Microgrid Engineer: Design & Optimize

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenlink Energy Solutions is seeking a BESS / Microgrid Engineer to design, model, and optimize energy storage systems and solar+storage integrations within commercial microgrids. You will guide system architecture through feasibility, design, commissioning, and operations, ensuring reliability and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes independent engineering judgment, cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Development, and Operations, and a focus on long-term system performance across

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Energy storage

Microgrids

Power systems

System modeling

NEC knowledge

Interconnection

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

EMS

Job description

Greenlink Energy Solutions is seeking a BESS / Microgrid Engineer to design, model, and optimize energy storage systems and solar+storage integrations within commercial microgrids. You will guide system architecture through feasibility, design, commissioning, and operations, ensuring reliability and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes independent engineering judgment, cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Development, and Operations, and a focus on long-term system performance across