Senior Director, BESS & Next-Gen Energy Systems

Qcells North America; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 215,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. is seeking a senior engineering leader to build and lead the BESS System Integration Solution development organization in New Jersey.

The role owns end-to-end product development of BESS systems and next-generation energy solutions, including GT, CHP, and fuel cell technologies. You will consolidate California-based staff into the NJ office, drive the organizational build-up, define system architecture, manage certification programs, and coordinate with HQ engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Energy Systems; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years in BESS system integration product development; 5+ years leading engineering teams.
• Deep expertise in DC Block / AC Block architecture, 1500V DC bus, PCS selection, BMS/EMS integration.
• Experience in distributed generation system engineering (GT, CHP, fuel cell) preferred.
• IRA DCA, FEOC compliance, ITC/PTC incentive experience; procurement & vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete product development lifecycle for BESS system 1.0 AC/DC and Gen 2 successors: Concept → Design Freeze → BFQ → GA.
• Lead and build a ~21-person organization across PM, SW/EMS, System Integration Design & Engineering, SCM/Procurement, and Skid Manufacturing.
• Define BESS system architecture: DC Block, AC Block, Skid-integration, 1500V DC bus, PCS/BMS/EMS standards.
• Engineer and manage hardware energy system integration spanning GT, CHP, and fuel cell alongside BESS.
• Drive certifications and maintain compliant product BOM and supply chain to preserve ITC eligibility.

Skills

BESS integration

DC/AC architecture

1500V DC bus

PCS selection

BMS/EMS integration

Procurement

SCM

Vendor management

EPC collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelors in EE/ME/ES

Masters preferred

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. is seeking a senior engineering leader to build and lead the BESS System Integration Solution development organization in New Jersey.

The role owns end-to-end product development of BESS systems and next-generation energy solutions, including GT, CHP, and fuel cell technologies. You will consolidate California-based staff into the NJ office, drive the organizational build-up, define system architecture, manage certification programs, and coordinate with HQ engineering