Senior BESS Field Installation & Commissioning Lead

The Green Recruitment Company.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is partnered with a global battery technology leader expanding its US energy storage manufacturing and project capabilities. We are seeking an Installation & Commissioning Engineer to lead installation, commissioning, and field execution for large-scale BESS projects across the Americas.

Ideal candidates have 7-10+ years in engineering, hands-on BESS experience, and a track record of leading field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 7–10+ years of engineering experience in power generation, renewable energy, or energy storage.
• Proven experience leading installation and commissioning for complex projects.
• Experience managing technical field teams.
• Hands-on experience with BESS, electrical controls, or power conversion systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate installation and commissioning activities for Field Service Engineers, Technicians, and subcontractors across utility-scale energy projects.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans for new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects throughout the Americas region.
• Create and maintain installation & commissioning standards, procedures, quality requirements, safety protocols, training materials, and work instructions.
• Select, train, and qualify subcontractors in collaboration with sourcing and project teams.
• Support RFQ development, contractor evaluation, and commissioning contract execution.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to field teams during project execution.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to analyze field performance, identify trends, and drive continuous product improvements.
• Promote a strong "Safety First" culture by supporting root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Field leadership

BESS experience

Electrical systems

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

The Green Recruitment Company is partnered with a global battery technology leader expanding its US energy storage manufacturing and project capabilities. We are seeking an Installation & Commissioning Engineer to lead installation, commissioning, and field execution for large-scale BESS projects across the Americas.

Ideal candidates have 7-10+ years in engineering, hands-on BESS experience, and a track record of leading field teams.