Sr. Manager or Director, Storage Engineering

Avantus; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 152,363 - 179,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical and dental plan

Flexible PTO

Hybrid work in San Diego

Job summary

Avantus is seeking a Sr. Manager or Director, Storage Engineering to lead storage system design, collaboration, and execution for PV+S projects in California and the Desert Southwest.

You will partner with battery suppliers, EPCs, plant controllers, and inverter vendors to optimize BESS integration, performance, and cost while advancing PPA obligations and project scheduling. A strong background in BESS engineering and utility-scale experience is required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong experience with BESS technology, performance, guarantees, integration, and design.
• Experience with utility-scale battery EPC contracting from buyer or seller perspective.
• Experience with BESS guarantees terms, integration, and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure scope coverage for BESS execution to fit offtake or project needs.
• Estimate component cost and performance with battery suppliers and EPC contractors for PV+S projects.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contractors to build investor confidence in new technology and reduce storage costs.

Skills

BESS technology

EPC contracting

BESS integration & design

BESS performance modeling

Permitting NFPA/CFC/UL

FERC/NERC/CAISO knowledge

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM (Electrical or Mechanical)

Graduate degree in STEM or PE in power system engineering

Job description

ABOUT AVANTUS

Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline of solar with integrated storage will generate enough dispatchable power to serve more than 10 million Americans, day and night. Backed by strategic investment from KKR and EIG, and building on more than a decade of industry leadership, Avantus is growing its position as an independent power producer, delivering affordable, reliable clean energy solutions to meet America's growing energy demand.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for a Sr. Manager or Director, Storage Engineering position. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills. This role reports to the Head ofStorage Engineering.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead internal and external cross-functional team to ensure comprehensive scope coverage of BESSexecutionto fit offtake,M&A buyer,and any other project needs.
• Partner with key battery suppliers, EPC contractors, power plant controller providers, and inverter suppliers to estimate component cost and performance for battery energy storage systems for inclusion in PV+S projects
• Collaborate with battery suppliers, BESS contractors and BESS integrator partners to build investor confidence in new technology or suppliers and push down the Levelized Cost of Storage
• Own, write and negotiate clear and strong technical contracts for the BESS EPC contractors and BESS suppliers to deliver on our PPA obligationsat the lowest cost and the least risk
• Specify controls and SCADA capabilities of the BESS and power plant for integration with onsite PV, interconnection facilities and utility operations
• Collaborate with Avantus PV design SMEs to co-optimize design of storage facility with the solar PV component of the projects
• Help prepare BESS Suppliers and EPC RFPs and technical requirements, work with internal teams to hand off contracted BESS suppliers and EPC contractors to ensure and manage proper engineering, construction, schedule, commissioning, and operation of assigned PV+S projects
• Work with project engineering team to support design, engineering and technical matters in dealing with project external engineering groups such as engineer of records, owners engineering, fire safety consultants and independent engineering
• Review BESS technical deliverables to ensure technical needs and correct designs are met
• Lead the collaboration between BESS suppliers, BESS contractors and their consultants to assist AHJ BESS permitting process

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly experienced with BESS technology, performance, guarantees, integration, controls, equipmentselection, and design
• Experienced in utility scale battery and EPC contracting from project buyer or seller perspective
• Experienced with BESS contractual guarantees terms, BESS integration, equipmentselection, and design
• Experienced in BESS subsystem performance (batteries, inverters, thermal management, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of permitting particularly in NFPA, CFC, and UL certification processes
• Background in utility operations including dispatch of generators and battery storage controls
• Familiarity with FERC, NERC, CAISO/ERCOT regulation is a plus
• Experienced with battery storage performance modeling,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travelup to 25% of the time
• Bachelor of Science in STEM, preferably in electrical or mechanical engineering

NICE TO HAVES

• Preferably graduate degree in STEM or PE in power system engineering

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Pay Range

Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.

Job posting details for Sr. Manager or Director, Storage Engineering at Avantus in (Hybrid) San Diego, CA, USA.

$152,363 — $179,250 USD