BESS Senior Compliance Engineer

Trinasolar; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Trina Storage North America is seeking a Senior Compliance Engineer to lead product regulatory efforts for utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage testing and certifications, and develop robust documentation to support global markets.

The role requires an engineering background, 5–7 years in regulatory compliance, and the ability to work evenings to coordinate with global functions. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in regulatory compliance for utility-scale solar, wind, or storage projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience creating processes and procedures to support growth.
• Ability to work autonomously on multiple responsibilities and deliver commitments.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% and coordinate with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Validate product design to ensure compliance with required standards in intended markets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives and deliverables.
• Create and maintain test templates for various product testing and validation.
• Review and approve third-party testing.
• Source and manage third-party testing, modelling, and analysis vendors.
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.
• Communicate risks, issues, and progress clearly to stakeholders.
• All other duties and special projects as assigned by Management.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Documentation

Risk assessment

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Trina Storage North America is the U.S. energy storage division of Trina Solar, a global leader in smart energy solutions. Our mission is to enable a clean and resilient energy future through fully integrated, cell-to-AC storage. We work with utilities, developers, and IPPs to reduce project risk, simplify procurement, and deliver bankable storage systems at scale.

Trina Storage offers unmatched supply chain strength, deep technical expertise, and a commitment to long-term partnership. Whether it’s launching next-gen products, entering new markets, or helping customers navigate complex interconnection and tariff environments, our team is driving innovation where it matters most.

Our team is passionate about clean energy, and we are committed to working with others to create a net-zero future.

For more information, please visit https://www.trinasolar.com/us/Storage/Solution

About the Job

The Senior Compliance Engineer will lead product compliance efforts by ensuring designs meet applicable regulatory and safety standards, managing testing and third-party certifications, and validating products for global markets. This role partners cross-functionally to drive project execution, mitigate compliance risks, develop processes and documentation, and communicate progress while supporting business growth and regulatory excellence. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background with experience in utility-scale solar, wind or energy storage projects. This position reports to the Head of Product & Engineering, or another senior management personnel that the Vice President of the Company may designate.

This is a remote position. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm Local Time. Regular evening or early morning (outside normal working hours) work may be required, for example to coordinate with our global headquarters based in China, or as other business circumstances dictate. This position is expected to travel up to 20% of the time, as needed.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

What you’ll be doing:

• Validate product design to ensure compliance with required standards in intended market.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and deliverables.
• Create and maintain test templates for various product testing and validation.
• Review and approve third party testing.
• Source, engage, and manage third-party testing, modelling, and analysis vendors to validate product design.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and obstacles that may impact project timelines.
• Work cross-functionally with internal groups for effective documentation creation and control.
• Prepare and present project status reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Prepare regular progress reports and conduct project review meetings to ensure transparency and alignment; and
• All other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a another related field;
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in the regulatory compliance industry for utility-scale solar, wind, or battery energy storage projects;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.);
• Experience creating processes and procedures as needed to support growth in business;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work autonomously on multiple responsibilities and deliver on commitments;
• Ability to work in a team, build trust with stakeholders, and influence stakeholders;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering relationship-building with customers and internal teams;
• Risk-aware mind set;
• Must have the ability to work in the evening 20% of the time, in order to coordinate with global functions; and
• Must have the ability to travel up to 20% of the time, as needed.

Why Trina Storage

Trina Solar and Trina Storage are global leaders in smart solar products and energy storage solutions. Our teams work to advance solar and energy storage solutions to solve the world's energy challenges. We seek to improve the lives of people around the globe, starting with the health, safety, and development of our own employees. Trina is committed to building a diverse and highly skilled workforce. Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience. Additional discretionary incentive may be available. Full-time employees are eligible for PTO, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k)plan and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.

Trina Storage (Company) is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. The Company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations. Trina Storage is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co- workers.