Senior BESS Engineer & System Optimization Lead

Clearway Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is seeking a Principal Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Engineer to lead engineering, fire safety, and procurement support for diverse BESS facilities. This hybrid role can be based in Denver, CO, Scottsdale, AZ, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Houston, TX, or Phoenix, AZ, with Scottsdale as preferred location.

You will drive design optimization, ensure safety standards (UL/IEEE), and guide project teams through procurement, construction, and commissioning while

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in BESS engineering, integration, development, and commissioning for utility-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead BESS platform development, refine EPC requirements, and optimize design for safety, regulatory compliance, and performance.
• Coordinate with project teams, vendors, and customers to drive technical and commercial decisions.
• Support permitting, fire safety compliance, and design reviews across multiple sites.

Skills

BESS engineering

Vendor evaluation

Fire safety

EPC contracts

Python/Excel

UL/IEEE standards

SCADA knowledge

Tools

SCADA

Modbus TCP

Job description

Clearway Energy Group is seeking a Principal Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Engineer to lead engineering, fire safety, and procurement support for diverse BESS facilities. This hybrid role can be based in Denver, CO, Scottsdale, AZ, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Houston, TX, or Phoenix, AZ, with Scottsdale as preferred location.

You will drive design optimization, ensure safety standards (UL/IEEE), and guide project teams through procurement, construction, and commissioning while