Installation & Commissioning Engineer

Saft America, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Educational assistance

Short-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee referral program

Parental leave

Job summary

Saft America, Inc. seeks an Installation & Commissioning Engineer to lead field teams and oversee the installation and commissioning of large-scale battery energy storage projects, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will coordinate cross-functional field service engineers, technicians, and subcontractors, develop commissioning plans, and provide technical support while upholding a strong safety culture across the Americas region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with supporting experience demonstrating electrical controls engineering competencies.
• 7–10 years of engineering experience.
• Experience leading installation and commissioning of industrial projects in the power generation/energy field.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Experience with battery energy storage systems and products.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities for teams of Field Service Engingeers, Technicians, and subcontractors who execute installation and commissioning tasks based on customer and project requirements
• Create project commissioning plans in support of new BESS projects in the Americas Region
• Develop and maintain ESS I&C standard documentation, such as processes, procedures, scope of work instructions, training, quality and safety requirements
• Select, train, and qualify sub-contractors for I&C work scope in collaboration with ESS sourcing manager
• Develop request for quotation packages for sub-contractor I&C contracts. Liaise with ESS sourcing and legal teams in developing I&C sub-contractor contracts
• Provide feedback from field experience to ESS quality and engineering teams so trends can be determined and product improvements can be implemented
• Provide technical support to Field Service Technicians, Engineers, and subcontractors
• Drive a "Safety First" culture to I&C processes and execution activities with collaboration of ESS Quality and Safety Managers supporting root cause analysis and corrective action plans to support continuous improvement activities

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

Industrial installation

Field service leadership

Battery energy storage

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

All About You

Power the energy transition with Saft Energy Storage Systems. At Saft ESS, we're building the large-scale battery energy storage systems that are transforming how the world generates, stores, and uses energy. As an Installation & Commissioning Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of bringing these critical projects online, leading site commissioning activities, supporting field teams, and ensuring every system is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You'll work with cutting-edge battery technology, collaborate with industry-leading engineers and project teams, and play a direct role in enabling a more sustainable and resilient energy future. From coordinating field execution to solving complex technical challenges, you'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on some of the most advanced energy storage projects globally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline with supporting experience demonstrating electrical controls engineering competencies
• Minimum 7-10 years of engineering experience
• Experience leading installation and commissioning of industrial projects in the power generation/energy field
• Experience leading technical teams
• Experience with battery energy storage systems and products

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the activities for teams of Field Service Engingeers, Technicians, and subcontractors who execute installation and commissioning tasks based on customer and project requirements
• Create project commissioning plans in support of new BESS projects in the America's Region
• Develop and maintain ESS I&C standard documentation, such as processes, procedures, scope of work instructions, training, quality and safety requirements
• Select, train, and qualify sub-contractors for I&C work scope in collaboration with ESS sourcing manager
• Develop request for quotation packages for sub-contractor I&C contracts. Liaise with ESS sourcing and legal teams in developing I&C sub-contractor contracts
• Provide feedback from field experience to ESS quality and engineering teams so trends can be determined and product improvements can be implemented
• Provide technical support to Field Service Technicians, Engineers, and subcontractors
• Drive a "Safety First" culture to I&C processes and execution activities with collaboration of ESS Quality and Safety Managers supporting root cause analysis and corrective action plans to support continuous improvement activities

What We Offer

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us

Saft is a global battery company like no other. Thanks to our historical expertise, combined with our unique industrial approach, we have a leading position in meeting the demands of our customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a difference for all the market sectors they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 17 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees across the planet and have been manufacturing batteries for more than 100 years. Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity.

Their 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable, and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operation. We are a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity.

Salary Range

USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.