Sr. Director, BESS & Energy System Solution Development

Qcells North America; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

HQCA (Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc.) is seeking a senior engineering leader to build and run its BESS System Integration Solution development organization. You will own end-to-end product development for BESS and next-gen energy systems, including GT, CHP and fuel cell solutions, consolidating California staff into the New Jersey office.

You will drive a ~21-person team across PM, SW/EMS, system integration, SCM, and skid manufacturing, shaping architecture and securing certifications such as

Qualifications

• 10+ years in BESS system integration product development
• 5+ years leading engineering teams
• Experience with DC/AC architecture and 1500V DC bus
• Experience with distributed generation (GT, CHP, fuel cell)
• IRA DCA, FEOC compliance and ITC/PTC incentives experience
• Procurement, SCM, vendor management, and EPC collaboration
• Willingness to travel 20%

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 Development Management, System Integration Design & Engineering, SCM/Procurement, and Skid Manufacturing Management
• Define BESS system architecture: DC Block, AC Block, Skid-integration, 1500V DC bus, PCS/BMS/EMS/thermal/safety standards
• Engineer and manage hardware energy system integration spanning GT, CHP, and fuel cell alongside BESS
• Lead technical engagement, contract negotiation, and SCM with HW vendors
• Maintain IRA DCA/FEOC-compliant product BOM and supply chain for ITC eligibility
• Coordinate specifications with Qcells Korea HQ engineering and R&D
• Drive UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, IEC62619 and other certifications

Skills

BESS integration

Engineering leadership

DC/AC architecture

Procurement & SCM

Travel 20%

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Energy Systems

Master's preferred

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Qcells North America is seeking a senior engineering leader to build and lead its BESS System Integration Solution development organization. This role owns the end-to-end product development of BESS System and next-generation integrated energy systems — including Gas Turbine (GT), CHP, and fuel cell solutions. The leader will consolidate existing distributed California-based engineering staff into the New Jersey office and drive full organizational build-up.

Description

Qcells North America is seeking a senior engineering leader to build and lead its BESS System Integration Solution development organization. This role owns the end-to-end product development of BESS System and next-generation integrated energy systems — including Gas Turbine (GT), CHP, and fuel cell solutions. The leader will consolidate existing distributed California-based engineering staff into the New Jersey office and drive full organizational build-up.

Key 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 Product Management (3), SW/EMS Development Management (2), System Integration Design & Engineering (8), SCM/Procurement (4), and Skid Manufacturing Management (3)
• Define BESS system architecture: DC Block, AC Block, Skid-integration, 1500V DC bus, PCS/BMS/EMS/thermal/safety system integration standards
• Engineer and manage H/W energy system integration solutions spanning GT, CHP, and fuel cell distributed generation in addition to BESS
• Lead technical engagement, contract negotiation, and SCM management with all HW vendors (cells, PCS, BMS, cooling, enclosures)
• Maintain IRA DCA/FEOC-compliant product BOM and supply chain to preserve ITC 40% eligibility
• Coordinate product specifications and technical alignment with Qcells Korea HQ engineering and R&D teams
• Drive UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, IEC62619, and other certification programs

Required 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) strongly preferred
• Hands-on IRA DCA, FEOC compliance, and ITC/PTC incentive structure experience
• Procurement, SCM, vendor management, and EPC collaboration experience
• 20% travel is required

Compensation

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

• Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $234,000 – $280,000
• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY) (posting range): $214,500 – $268,200
• Zone 3 (All others): $195,000 – $243,800

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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