Director, Commissioning & Field Services (ESS Solution)

Qcells; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 222,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in the Bay Area seeks a founding commissioning leader to build its BESS Commissioning and Field Service organization. You will define standards, recruit the team, and lead hands-on field commissioning for high‑voltage storage systems.

Starting in Q1 2027 with orders and targeting late 2028 installations, you will shape testing programs, train staff, and ensure safety and reliability while coordinating with Project Engineering and EOR functions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of BESS or energy storage system commissioning experience.
• Hands-on PCS/inverter, BMS, and EMS/SCADA integration.
• Experience with IEEE 1547, UL1741 SA/SB, UL9540 testing.

Responsibilities

• Define and standardize BESS commissioning procedures including FAT, SAT, and interconnection testing.
• Recruit and build Field Commissioning Engineers and support staff.
• Lead hands-on commissioning of AC/DC systems and integrate protection relays.
• Oversee customer handover, test reporting, and Punch List resolution.
• Establish site safety protocols per OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E.

Skills

BESS commissioning

Field leadership

Electrical testing

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

EMS/SCADA software

PCS/inverter testing equipment

Job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Qcells, North America, is hiring a founding commissioning leader to build its BESS Commissioning and Field Service organization. Starting in Q1 2027 with order intake and targeting H2 2028 installation projects, this role will define commissioning standards, recruit the team, and lead hands-on field commissioning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and standardize BESS commissioning procedures: Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), grid interconnection testing, and performance guarantee testing
• Recruit and build: Field Commissioning Engineers (6), Customer Service & Corrective Maintenance (5), O&M / Remote Monitoring (5)
• Lead hands-on commissioning of BESS AC/DC systems: PCS, BMS, Geli EdgeLynx EMS, protection relays, and MV transformer integration
• Manage customer handover, performance test reporting, and Punch List resolution
• Establish and enforce site safety protocols: OSHA compliance, NFPA 70E electrical safety, Permit to Work (PTW) procedures
• Develop and deliver customer operations training programs
• Build remote monitoring (EMS/SCADA), fault diagnostics, and Corrective Maintenance processes
• Support Project Engineering and Engineer of Record (EOR) functions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; PE (Professional Engineer) license preferred
• 7+ years of BESS or energy storage system commissioning experience — required
• Hands-on commissioning experience with PCS/inverters (1500V DC/MV AC), BMS, and EMS/SCADA integration
• Field experience with IEEE 1547, UL1741 SA/SB, and UL9540 compliance testing
• NFPA 70E electrical safety and OSHA 30 certifications preferred
• Experience building teams and leading field organizations preferred
• Ability to travel nationally 50%+

COMPENSATION:

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

• Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $222,300 – $250,100
• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $203,800 – $229,200
• Zone 3 (All others): $185,300 – $208,400

The applicable salary range is base on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling up to 10 Pounds

Pushing up to 10 Pounds

Carrying up to 10 Pounds

Lifting up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing: F

Handling: F

Reaching: F

Agility: F

Turning: F

Twisting: F

Bending: O

Crouching: O

Balancing: N

Climbing: N

Crawling: N

Kneeling: N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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