Project Manager / Project Engineer (Utility-Scale BESS Projects)

Trinasolar; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trina Storage North America invites applications for a Project Manager / Project Engineer. This remote role favors East Coast candidates and standard business hours with occasional after-hours work for global coordination. Travel up to 30% may be required, including international trips.

Visa sponsorship is not available. You will lead project schedules, coordinate engineering activities, manage stakeholder communications, and support technical and contractual matters under senior guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field (equivalents considered).
• 3–5 years of experience in project coordination, PM, or engineering support.
• Exposure to power, energy storage, or EPC projects is a plus but not required.
• Basic understanding of BESS, PCS, EMS, or quick learners in those areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and resource plans for BESS projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align execution with objectives and deliverables.
• Identify risks and obstacles affecting timelines or budget and escalate as needed.
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues clearly to stakeholders.
• Manage third‑party engineering or service contracts; support design reviews with customers and vendors.

Skills

English proficiency

Learning agility

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Trina Storage North America is the U.S. energy storage division of Trina Solar, a global leader in smart energy solutions. Our mission is to enable a clean and resilient energy future through fully integrated, cell-to-AC storage. We work with utilities, developers, and IPPs to reduce project risk, simplify procurement, and deliver bankable storage systems at scale.

Trina Storage offers unmatched supply chain strength, deep technical expertise, and a commitment to long-term partnership. Whether it’s launching next-gen products, entering new markets, or helping customers navigate complex interconnection and tariff environments, our team is driving innovation where it matters most.

Our team is passionate about clean energy, and we are committed to working with others to create a net-zero future.

For more information, please visit https://www.trinasolar.com/us/Storage/Solution

About the Job

The Project Manager / Project Engineer will operate in a combined PM/PE capacity to support the successful execution of utility-scale battery energy storage projects. This role works closely with cross-functional teams and technical staff to manage schedules, track project progress, coordinate engineering activities, and ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a remote position with a preference for candidates on the East Coast on Eastern Standard Time. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm Local Time. Regular evening or early morning (outside normal working hours) work may be required, for example to coordinate with our global headquarters based in China, or as other business circumstances dictate. This position is expected to travel up to 30% of the time, with some international travel, as needed. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Please note: our job titles may span more than one career level, and we encourage professionals of all levels to apply if they are interested in the role.

What you’ll be doing:

Project Management

• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and resource plans for assigned BESS projects;
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Sales, Services) to keep execution aligned with project objectives and deliverables;
• Proactively identify and elevate risks and obstacles that may impact project timelines or budget;
• Prepare and present project status reports to internal and external stakeholders;
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner;
• Manage any third-party engineering or service contracts; and
• All other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.
• Support engineering activities required for BESS project execution, working closely with senior engineers and the Project Director;
• Assist in resolving technical and contractual matters under the guidance of senior team members;
• Participate in and help coordinate design reviews with Customers, EPCs, and OEMs, and track resulting action items;
• Document and help resolve non-conformities identified during the construction phase;
• Support the pre-qualification process between external vendors, internal engineering, and procurement;
• Format and control engineering documents for external stakeholder readiness; and
• All other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or engineering support;
• Prior exposure to power, energy storage, or EPC projects is a plus, but not required;
• Basic understanding of BESS, PCS, and EMS concepts, or a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn quickly;
• Excellent English verbal and writing skills, ability to speak Mandarin is a plus;
• Must have the ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 30% of the time;
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and communicate results;
• Demonstrated mission driven project management experience and an advanced planning mindset to address schedule and resource constraints;
• Strong learning agility — comfortable picking up new technical concepts, tools, and processes independently;
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.);
• Ability to work autonomously across multiple responsibilities and deliver on commitments;
• Works dynamically, across multiple international teams and projects concurrently, in a technical business environment; and
• Enthusiasm for the Renewable Energy industry.

Why Trina Storage

Trina Solar and Trina Storage are global leaders in smart solar products and energy storage solutions. Our teams work to advance solar and energy storage solutions to solve the world's energy challenges. We seek to improve the lives of people around the globe, starting with the health, safety, and development of our own employees. Trina is committed to building a diverse and highly skilled workforce.

Trina Storage (Company) is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. The Company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations. Trina Storage is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers.