Principal BESS Engineer: Lead Standalone & Hybrid Storage

NextGenEnergyJobs; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway is seeking a Principal Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Engineer to lead preliminary engineering, fire safety, and system optimization for utility-scale storage projects in the Scottsdale area. You will work with cross-functional teams, vendors, and EPC partners to deliver multi-gigawatt BESS facilities.

The role requires 8+ years in BESS engineering and expertise in standards like UL/IEEE, NFPA, and EMS/BMS integration. Strong communication and procurement support are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in BESS engineering, integration, development, and commissioning for utility-scale BESS projects.
• Experience in writing technical specifications, performance requirements, and technical reports. Ability to effectively write and verbally communicate technical information.
• Knowledge of electrical standards (UL/IEEE), Fire safety codes and standards, National Electrical Code, and interconnection standards.
• Familiarity with technical communications protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus/TCP, etc.) and a variety of controls software/hardware platforms.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Sr. Manager of BESS Engineering, the Principal Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Engineer (or Battery Energy Storage System Manager) is responsible for preliminary engineering, fire safety engineering, technical specifications, system optimization, and procurement support for stand-alone, hybrid, and co-located BESS facilities.
• BESS Platform Development Update and refine EPC contractual agreements and requirements for BESS focused on EPC obligations and division of responsibilities. Evaluate, track, and optimize BESS design to conform to the latest in safety, technology, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• BESS Development Engineering Generate BESS system design requirements from project requirements originating in PPA, IA, and other applicable agreements. Assess a range of BESS system designs based on project-specific constraints and propose optimal solutions based on technical and commercial considerations.
• BESS Project Engineering & Strategic Procurement Support Technically qualify new vendors and products in internal due diligence processes. Maintain and update technical specifications used in supply contracts.

Skills

MS Excel

Python

SCADA

TCP/IP

Modbus/TCP

Telemetry requirements

BESS knowledge

Electrical standards knowledge

Tools

SCADA platforms

Electrical standards (UL/IEEE)

Job description

Clearway is seeking a Principal Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Engineer to lead preliminary engineering, fire safety, and system optimization for utility-scale storage projects in the Scottsdale area. You will work with cross-functional teams, vendors, and EPC partners to deliver multi-gigawatt BESS facilities.

The role requires 8+ years in BESS engineering and expertise in standards like UL/IEEE, NFPA, and EMS/BMS integration. Strong communication and procurement support are essential.