Remote Senior Solutions Engineer, BESS Systems Integration

The AES Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer – Systems Integration to lead end-to-end BESS product integration and systems engineering for diverse projects. Emphasis on safety, reliability, and compliance across energy storage, controls, and engineering teams.

This role requires collaboration across OEMs, field deployments, and technical leadership to ensure scalable, safe, and high-performance BESS installations. Remote options available for qualified U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience in BESS or complex electromechanical system development.
• Experience with electrical systems, energy storage, controls, and power electronics.
• Experience with multiple OEMs and integrators.
• Support fielded systems and post-installation troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with UL 9540 / 9540A and applicable electrical codes.
• Willingness to travel to factories and project sites (~25%).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems engineering for BESS products from requirements definition through deployment and operation.
• Develop and maintain system-level requirements, ICDs, specifications, and compliance matrices.
• Integrate multiple subsystems including energy storage, PCS, safety, controls, and communications.
• Review and approve BESS electrical and controls designs, including schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and integration documentation.
• Interpret and apply applicable BESS safety codes and standards (UL, IEC, NFPA, IFC, etc).
• Support prototype builds, certification testing, and production transition, ensuring system-level validation and qualification plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of BESS integration practices.
• Serve as technical authority for BESS system architecture in utility-scale projects.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, controls, and system-level issues on deployed BESS assets.
• Perform root cause analysis for field failures and drive corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and training related to BESS safety and emergency response.

Skills

Electrical systems

Energy storage

Controls

Power electronics

Multi-OEM experience

BESS standards compliance

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Tools

Battery test equipment

Job description

The AES Corporation in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer – Systems Integration to lead end-to-end BESS product integration and systems engineering for diverse projects. Emphasis on safety, reliability, and compliance across energy storage, controls, and engineering teams.

This role requires collaboration across OEMs, field deployments, and technical leadership to ensure scalable, safe, and high-performance BESS installations. Remote options available for qualified U.S.