Hybrid BESS Development Director (Houston)

Urban Grid; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with matching

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

Urban Grid, a leading independent power producer headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Sr. Manager/Director, BESS Development to lead technical and commercial development of utility-scale battery energy storage projects.

You will define architectures, manage equipment selection, negotiate supplier and service agreements, and support diligence through financial close. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with Construction, Procurement, Interconnection, and Offtake teams, guiding supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of direct utility-scale BESS experience in development, operations or sales.
• Strong understanding of lithium‑ion battery technology, BESS system architecture, PCS, EMS, SCADA and interconnection.
• Experience with major battery OEMs and system integrators; evaluating supplier proposals and negotiating terms.
• Experience supporting project finance due diligence.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of standalone and hybrid BESS project development from early-stage through start of construction.
• Support site acquisition, permitting, environmental review, financing and lender technical diligence.
• Coordinate inputs into financial models and evaluate technical risks with mitigation plans.
• Define system configurations including AC/DC architecture, storage duration, and PCS topology.
• Coordinate interfaces among civil, electrical, SCADA, protection, and controls disciplines.
• Support interconnection studies and optimize system configurations to maximize project value.
• Track technology trends, pricing, supplier roadmaps, manufacturing capacity, and regulatory developments.

Skills

BESS design & architecture

Electrical engineering

Project development

Financial due diligence

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory & ITC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

EMS

SCADA

Excel

Job description

Urban Grid, a leading independent power producer headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Sr. Manager/Director, BESS Development to lead technical and commercial development of utility-scale battery energy storage projects.

You will define architectures, manage equipment selection, negotiate supplier and service agreements, and support diligence through financial close. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with Construction, Procurement, Interconnection, and Offtake teams, guiding supplier