Senior Project Engineer - BESS

Fruition Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in New York is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to deliver large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). The successful candidate will lead design development, ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, and mentor engineering teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in energy storage. This full-time position necessitates travel across New York and the Northeast region.

Qualifications

• 7+ years engineering experience, with 5+ years in energy storage or renewable generation.
• Expertise in inverter-based resources and interconnection studies.
• NY Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead BESS design development ensuring compliance with NYISO and NYSERDA.
• Act as primary technical liaison with utilities and stakeholders.
• Direct and mentor engineering teams, ensuring technical rigor.

Skills

Leadership ability

In-depth knowledge of NYISO requirements

Technical expertise in energy storage

Electrical engineering

Mentoring engineering teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Engineer – Battery Energy Storage | Location: New York | Employment Type: Full-Time

My client, a market leader in renewable energy EPC and operations, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to deliver large-scale BESS projects across New York. This role demands technical expertise, leadership ability, and in-depth knowledge of NYISO interconnection and New York State regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead BESS design development from feasibility through commissioning, ensuring designs meet NYISO and NYSERDA requirements.
• Act as primary technical liaison with utilities, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Direct and mentor engineering teams, ensuring technical rigor and consistency.
• Oversee review and approval of electrical engineering packages, schematics, and studies.
• Support procurement with vendor selection and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate site visits, constructability reviews, and field QA/QC processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years engineering experience, with 5+ years in energy storage, renewable generation, or transmission.
• Expertise in inverter-based resources, BMS, and interconnection studies.
• NY Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
• Willingness to travel across New York and the Northeast region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NYISO interconnection and NYSERDA compliance.
• Previous delivery of multi-hundred MWh BESS projects.
• Familiarity with urban permitting processes for dense metropolitan areas.