Energy Storage Electrical Commissioning Manager - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering renewable energy firm as an Electrical Commissioning Manager, where you'll play a vital role in the commissioning of large-scale battery storage projects. This fully remote position offers the chance to collaborate with a dynamic EPC team and contribute to innovative energy solutions. You'll be at the forefront of transforming the energy landscape, ensuring projects maximize performance and revenue. With a competitive salary, flexible work hours, and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about renewable energy and looking to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Open PTO policy

Flexible work hours

Health benefits

Transparent Executive Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with High Voltage Systems experience required.
• Proven success in commissioning engineering roles for high voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning engineering for utility-scale battery storage assets.
• Develop site-based commissioning plans and work with cross-functional teams.

Skills

High Voltage Systems

Commissioning Engineering

SCADA

EMS

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Power Engineering

Tools

Plant Control Systems

NETA Standards

ISO/RTO Compliance

Job description

This is a remote position.

Electrical Commissioning Manager - Energy Storage
Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)

This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading renewable energy venture and IPP with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development/execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase.

The Commissioning Manager will join an industry-leading EPC team focused on some of the largest battery storage projects in the United States. This role will work cross-functionally with Project Managers, SCADA/EMS Engineering Leads, Asset Managers, and Transmission Interconnection Teams to bring to life innovative renewable energy battery storage assets in support of a nationwide utility-scale renewable energy portfolio.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks include a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, and the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Take over the commissioning engineering and planning functions for the company's utility-scale battery storage assets across ISO/RTOs nationwide to ensure projects are set up to reach peak performances and maximize revenue opportunities.
2. Develop and implement site-based commissioning plans for standalone utility-scale battery storage assets in a growing operational portfolio.
3. Work cross-functionally with transmission interconnection, asset management, and EPC teams as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all things related to the project commissioning life-cycle, including the development of key milestones.
4. Act as a thought leader in the area of SCADA, EMS, and control system hardware/software scoping, technology selection, integration, and testing for high voltage renewable energy or utility systems.
5. Advise Asset Management on post-commissioning issues as projects integrate into the operational portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or similar discipline with High Voltage Systems experience.
2. Proven track record of success in multi-faceted commissioning engineering roles focused on high voltage transmission interconnection systems, substations, and switchyards.
3. MUST HAVE an intimate understanding of the high voltage components and compliance procedures involved in the commissioning process - NETA, ISO/RTO requirements, Plant Control Systems, SCADA, EMS, etc.
4. Experience leading commissioning engineering initiatives across various energy platforms (T&D, renewables, solar, wind, BESS, energy storage, natural gas, O&G, Hydro, etc.).
5. A commercial understanding of PPA structures and how they relate to the commissioning process is a PLUS.
6. Candidates that have worked in the following roles for renewable, utility, or clean energy companies would be ideal: Commissioning Manager, Manager of Commissioning, High Voltage Commissioning Engineering Supervisor, HV Commissioning Specialist, Lead High Voltage Commissioning Engineer, BESS Commissioning Engineer, or similar.

*The deadline for applications is 75 days from the original posting date.