Remote Lead Commissioning Engineer - Solar & BESS

Lydian Energy; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lydian Energy is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer for utility-scale PV and BESS projects across the United States. The role involves technical guidance during construction and commissioning, with responsibility for managing multiple concurrent projects and coordinating with EPCs, OEMs, and SCADA/PCS integrators.

The position requires 4+ years in PV/BESS construction or commissioning, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and the ability to travel about 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of utility-scale PV and BESS systems.
• 4+ years of experience in utility-scale PV/BESS construction or commissioning.
• Familiarity with utility-scale PV/BESS construction practices.
• Ability to travel approx. 25% of the time.
• Experience engaging investors, EPC partners, developers, and O&M partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate commissioning schedules with EPC and OEM partners.
• Oversee commissioning process on or off-site; travel to project sites as needed.
• Track commissioning progress and provide status visibility.
• Oversee integration testing between substation, BESS plant controls, PCS interfaces, metering, and ISO interfaces.
• Lead engineering and commissioning meetings with EPC, OEM, SCADA integrator, and P&C integrator.
• Review commissioning reports and relay trip events.
• Audit testing to meet COD and Substantial Completion requirements.
• Coordinate with Compliance for input RFIs and regulatory studies.
• Identify blockers and propose corrective actions with ownership.
• Maintain organized commissioning deliverables and interface with independent engineer.

Skills

Travel readiness

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial lens

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Lydian Energy is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer for utility-scale PV and BESS projects across the United States. The role involves technical guidance during construction and commissioning, with responsibility for managing multiple concurrent projects and coordinating with EPCs, OEMs, and SCADA/PCS integrators.

The position requires 4+ years in PV/BESS construction or commissioning, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and the ability to travel about 25% of the time.