Senior BESS Engineer: Storage Tech & Due Diligence

Natural Power; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

LTD and STD

Job summary

Natural Power seeks a Senior BESS Engineer to join the Construction team, supporting technical due diligence and review of Battery Energy Storage System projects and co-located portfolios for investors and developers.

The role covers project designs, system configurations, and performance modeling across the asset lifecycle, with travel up to 20% and a focus on clear communication of complex BESS topics to clients and lenders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in solar project design, engineering, or development, with at least 2 years in technical review or advisory work.
• Working knowledge of BESS technology.
• Familiarity with energy storage codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the technical review of BESS projects and portfolios for investors, financing parties, developers, and project owners
• Lead and contribute to writing and reviewing due diligence and independent engineering reports focused on energy storage technology and systems
• Review BESS project designs, system configurations, and integration studies for code compliance, industry standards, and project requirements
• Evaluate BESS system specifications including battery chemistry, PCS, thermal management, and BMS
• Assess performance models, cycle life analyses, degradation assumptions, and state‑of‑health projections for energy storage assets
• Develop skills in storage technology reviews as a core area of expertise, including standalone and co‑located configurations, grid services capabilities
• Conduct site visits for BESS and co‑located renewable energy projects across development, construction, and operational phases
• Responsible for the on‑time, on‑quality, and on‑budget delivery of tasks assigned to you
• Provide clear technical advice and communicate complex BESS engineering and risk topics to clients, investors, and lenders
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both oral and written, vertically and across the organization
• Maintain and improve internal project databases, technology trackers, and knowledge management resources
• This position may require up to 20% travel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Natural Power seeks a Senior BESS Engineer to join the Construction team, supporting technical due diligence and review of Battery Energy Storage System projects and co-located portfolios for investors and developers.

The role covers project designs, system configurations, and performance modeling across the asset lifecycle, with travel up to 20% and a focus on clear communication of complex BESS topics to clients and lenders.