Senior BESS Installation & Commissioning Engineer

The Green Recruitment Company.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company and its partner are seeking an experienced Installation & Commissioning Engineer to drive deployment of large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and power infrastructure projects in the US. The role targets a technical leader with hands-on commissioning, field execution, and energy systems expertise across utility-scale projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering with 7-10+ years in power generation or energy storage, and has proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7-10+ years of engineering experience in power generation, renewable energy, industrial electrical systems, or energy storage.
• Proven experience leading installation and commissioning activities for complex industrial or energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading technical field teams.
• Hands-on experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), electrical controls, power conversion systems, or related energy technologies.

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

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

BESS familiarity

Electrical controls

Field testing equipment

Job description

The Green Recruitment Company and its partner are seeking an experienced Installation & Commissioning Engineer to drive deployment of large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and power infrastructure projects in the US. The role targets a technical leader with hands-on commissioning, field execution, and energy systems expertise across utility-scale projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering with 7-10+ years in power generation or energy storage, and has proven