Service Maintenance Engineer

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Jacksonville (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel is actively seeking a BESS Service Engineer to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. You will support the O&M of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems throughout their operational life cycle, ensuring reliable performance as the project moves from commissioning to LTSA.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical or systems engineering, strong knowledge of BESS, PCS, PMS, and SCADA, and excellent troubleshooting and customer-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in electrical or systems engineering.
• Experience with utility-scale energy storage or renewable projects.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%.
• Ideally reside in Jacksonville, FL.

Responsibilities

• Support the transition of newly commissioned BESS projects into long‑term operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate closeout of engineering action items and commissioning punch-list activities.
• Serve as a technical resource for field service teams, service managers, authorized service partners, and customers throughout the operational life of projects.
• Review and validate project documentation, including engineering drawings, design specifications, block diagrams, and system interfaces to ensure operational readiness.
• Provide advanced technical support for troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of field issues.
• Develop corrective action plans, work instructions, and technical guidance for field personnel and service partners.
• Interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, switching procedures, and system documentation.
• Maintain expertise in BESS, PCS, PMS, and SCADA platforms.
• Review and validate system integration, project specifications, certifications, and augmentation activities throughout the operational lifecycle.
• Support bid and proposal teams by providing operational feedback and technical expertise for future projects.
• Capture lessons learned and collaborate with engineering and product development teams to improve system performance and reliability.
• Coordinate annual performance testing and prepare technical reports for customers.
• Develop technical service bulletins and lead RCA investigations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and codes, including NFPA 855, UL9540, UL9540A, UL1973, UL1642, UL1741 SA, and other relevant regulations.

Skills

BESS

Power Systems

PCS

PMS

SCADA

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Systems Engineering

Job description

Taylor Hopkinson is actively pursuing a BESS Service Engineer to join a global leader in battery energy storage solutions dedicated to advancing the clean energy transition through innovative energy storage technology in Jacksonville, Florida. The organization develops and supports utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) that improve grid reliability, integrate renewable energy, and deliver long-term value to customers worldwide.

This professional will be responsible for supporting the O&M of utility-scale BESS throughout their operational life cycle. Working closely with the Service organization and engineering teams, this role ensures a seamless transition from project commissioning into LTSA supports post-commissioning engineering activities, and provides advanced technical expertise during the operations phase.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience with DC- and AC-coupled energy storage systems, system integration, power conversion systems, controls, and troubleshooting complex BESS installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the transition of newly commissioned BESS projects into long-term operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate the closeout of engineering action items and commissioning punch-list activities following project delivery.
• Serve as a technical resource for field service teams, service managers, authorized service partners, and customers throughout the operational life of projects.
• Review and validate project documentation, including engineering drawings, design specifications, block diagrams, and system interfaces to ensure operational readiness.
• Provide advanced technical support for troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of field issues.
• Develop corrective action plans, work instructions, and technical guidance for field personnel and service partners.
• Interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, switching procedures, and system documentation.
• Maintain expertise in BESS, PCS, PMS, PPC, and SCADA platforms.
• Review and validate system integration, project specifications, certifications, and augmentation activities throughout the operational lifecycle.
• Support bid and proposal teams by providing operational feedback and technical expertise for future projects.
• Capture lessons learned and collaborate with engineering and product development teams to improve system performance and reliability.
• Coordinate annual performance testing and prepare technical reports for customers.
• Develop technical service bulletins and lead RCA investigations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and codes, including NFPA 855, UL9540, UL9540A, UL1973, UL1642, UL1741 SA, and other relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or utility-scale energy storage.
• Strong understanding of:
  • BESS
  • Power Systems
  • PCS
  • PMS
  • SCADA and control systems
• Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy or energy storage projects.
• Knowledge of power generation, grid integration, and electricity markets.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%.
• Ideally candidate must in Jacksonville, FL.