Lead Energy Storage Engineer: Battery Systems & Safety

Nexamp; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexamp seeks a Lead Energy Storage Engineer to serve as a technical SME supporting development, engineering, procurement, construction, and operation of utility-scale and distributed energy storage. Lead design reviews, safety analyses, and vendor assessments to ensure safe, bankable, and high-performing projects.

The role is hybrid, based in Boston, Chicago, New York, or Washington, DC, reporting to Associate Principal Engineer; 7+ years in energy storage preferred with a bachelor’s in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience working with Independent Power Producer (IPP), energy storage OEM/integrator, engineering consulting firm, or EPC organization preferred.
• Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery technologies, system integration, thermal runaway mitigation, and energy storage operational considerations.
• Experience supporting Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) engagement, fire marshal coordination, and permitting for energy storage projects preferred.
• Familiarity with energy market applications including standalone storage, solar + storage, and front-of-the-meter systems preferred.
• 7+ years of related experience, with a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in battery energy storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluations, design reviews, and due diligence for storage projects across development, procurement, construction, and operations.
• Act as internal SME for energy storage safety, fire protection, and code compliance including AHJ engagement and permitting.
• Lead vendor qualification assessment, including cell chemistry, BMS, PCS, and thermal management, plus supplier audits.
• Review architecture, electrical integration, thermal management, fire suppression, and safety documentation from OEMs and EPCs.
• Provide risk assessments on reliability, degradation, augmentation, and long-term asset management.
• Support cross-functional teams with technical presentations, recommendations, root-cause analysis, and standards development.

Skills

Energy storage systems

System design

Safety analysis

Code compliance

Vendor evaluation

Due diligence

Cross-functional collaboration

AHJ engagement

NFPA 855 knowledge

BMS integration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Fire Protection

Master’s in Engineering

EIT/PE license

Job description

Nexamp seeks a Lead Energy Storage Engineer to serve as a technical SME supporting development, engineering, procurement, construction, and operation of utility-scale and distributed energy storage. Lead design reviews, safety analyses, and vendor assessments to ensure safe, bankable, and high-performing projects.

The role is hybrid, based in Boston, Chicago, New York, or Washington, DC, reporting to Associate Principal Engineer; 7+ years in energy storage preferred with a bachelor’s in