Remote Senior BESS Project Engineer – Lead and Integrate

Ameresco; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameresco is seeking a Senior BESS Project Engineer to lead behind-the-meter energy storage projects from design through commissioning. This fully remote role is based with a home office in the Phoenix, AZ area and supports both BTM and occasional FTM initiatives.

The role requires a PE or advanced electrical engineering background, 7+ years in BESS or related fields, and strong leadership across engineering and commissioning teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in electrical design, controls engineering, protective relaying, or BESS project work.
• Demonstrated track record of independently leading BESS design, review, controls integration across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to travel up to 50% for site visits, testing, and commissioning support.

Responsibilities

• Review SLDs, control schematics, and BESS designs for accuracy, completeness, and code compliance.
• Direct subcontract engineers and controls integrators to ensure proper programming and configuration of relays and controllers.
• Provide senior oversight during field verification of installation and commissioning activities.
• Support testing, commissioning, and utility coordination to ensure project requirements are met.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards for BESS controls and monitoring design.

Skills

BESS design

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related)

Professional Engineer (PE) license (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA

MS Office

Job description

Ameresco is seeking a Senior BESS Project Engineer to lead behind-the-meter energy storage projects from design through commissioning. This fully remote role is based with a home office in the Phoenix, AZ area and supports both BTM and occasional FTM initiatives.

The role requires a PE or advanced electrical engineering background, 7+ years in BESS or related fields, and strong leadership across engineering and commissioning teams.