Field Commissioning Engineer

BYD North America; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD North America is seeking a Commissioning Engineer responsible for commissioning utility-scale Battery Storage projects. The role involves planning activities, supervising training and on-site execution, and maintaining customer relations. Qualified candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering and a solid background in project commissioning.

The position requires extensive travel (70%) and demands strong attention to detail and communication skills. This is a full-time role in Lancaster, California.

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of project commissioning experience, preferably in solar or battery projects.
• More than 1 year of energy-related work background.
• Working knowledge of company’s products and market.

Responsibilities

• Build onsite commissioning plans and supervise activities.
• Provide installation training and address inquiries.
• Manage on-site documentation and reporting.
• Train and mentor new team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in an electrical related major

Tools

Debugging software

Basic electrical tools

Job description

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.

SUMMARY

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for executing the commissioning activities of utility‑scale Battery Storage projects. The candidate will plan the commissioning activities, work through day‑to‑day issues, and work closely with the project and product engineering teams and suppliers. The candidate will need to travel to the project sites to support the onsite BESS commissioning activity.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Build the onsite commissioning plan based on project conditions to ensure the project is commissioned on time with high quality.
• Provide the installation training to EPC before the project begins. Address customer inquiries regarding product installation and commissioning.
• Supervise the implementation of the planned commissioning activities, managing on‑site quality, safety, and progress in stages to ensure the project proceeds in an orderly manner.
• Train the local technicians and contractors on the system installation check, energization, parameter setting, testing, troubleshooting and all other related commissioning activities.
• Based on the on‑site manpower situation, allocate tasks to on‑site employees and contractors reasonably and determine the responsible individuals for each sub‑task.
• Resolve all issues encountered during commissioning. Seek support from internal and external resources to resolve challenging problems that may arise during commissioning.
• Maintain on‑site customer relationships and ensure timely and effective communication with customers. Provide customers with timely updates on the current commissioning progress and the status of fault resolution.
• Prepare and manage on‑site commissioning tools. Organize the arrangement of on‑site commissioning spare parts and replenish missing parts promptly.
• Manage on‑site documentation and reporting, such as daily JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) and product commissioning reports.
• Report and escalates to management as needed.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with a multinational team under demanding timelines.
• Train, coach and mentor new members of the commissioning team.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong execution skills including attention to detail and multi‑tasking skills.
• Excellent client‑facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking and ability to shift gears quickly.
• Thoroughness and always with customer/client focus.
• Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and countermeasure identification skills related to ESS.
• Time management and organization skills.
• English as work language, Mandarin a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires long‑term outdoor work, the need to learn and master specialized debugging software, and the use of various types of basic electrical tools. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

POSITION TYPE

This is a full‑time position.

TRAVEL

Long time travel (70%).

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in an electric related major.
• Over 2 years project commissioning experience, solar or battery project preferred.
• Over 1 year energy related work background.
• Working knowledge of the company’s products, competitive products and the market.

BYD America Corporation/ BYD Motors, Inc./BYD Coach &Bus LLC/BYD Energy LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.