ERCOT BESS Commissioning Lead — On-site, High-Impact

Fractal Power; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible PTO policy

Job summary

Fractal Power is seeking a seasoned Commissioning Lead for its growing fleet of utility-scale battery energy storage projects in ERCOT. You will own the commissioning program from late-stage construction through energization and commercial operation, coordinating with EPCs, vendors, and utility partners.

You will drive Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 approvals, ensure all systems are tested and verified, and uphold a single standard of quality on every project.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning utility-scale energy projects.
• Direct BESS/inverter-based resource commissioning in ERCOT preferred.
• Knowledge of ERCOT Part 1-3 approvals.
• Based in Texas with up to 75% travel to project sites across the state.

Responsibilities

• Own the commissioning program across the portfolio: develop commissioning plans, schedules, and test procedures from mechanical completion through COD.
• Lead ERCOT commissioning process end-to-end: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 submittals and data coordination.
• Oversee field tests, witness testing, and deficiency resolution with EPC and vendors.
• Verify SCADA/RTU/EMS/BMS/PCS functionality and telemetry mapping.
• Coordinate fire and life safety testing with AHJ per NFPA 855 and codes.
• Turnover to operations with complete test records and handoff documentation.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Electrical engineering background

Texas market knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in electrical engineering preferred

Tools

SCADA systems

DNP3/Modbus

EMS/BMS/PCS

Job description

Fractal Power is seeking a seasoned Commissioning Lead for its growing fleet of utility-scale battery energy storage projects in ERCOT. You will own the commissioning program from late-stage construction through energization and commercial operation, coordinating with EPCs, vendors, and utility partners.

You will drive Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 approvals, ensure all systems are tested and verified, and uphold a single standard of quality on every project.