BESS Operations Engineer
Core
Own the technical performance, safety, and reliability of utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS) fleets by analyzing operational data, leading root cause analyses, and partnering with field teams and OEMs.
Role type
Senior IC BESS Operations Engineer
Builds
Utility-scale power and data center infrastructure
Domain
Energy storage / Power systems
Required skills
Root cause analysis (RCA), BESS architecture knowledge (cells, modules, racks, BMS, PCS, TMS, EMS), telemetry data analysis, design drawing review, OEM relationship management, fleet performance optimization
Preferred skills
M.S.EE or PhD, experience with utility-scale (>100 MW) BESS projects
Technologies
BMS, PCS, TMS, EMS
Responsibilities
Review equipment faults and telemetry data to resolve site issues; Perform rigorous RCA on component and system failures; Travel to operating sites to assess physical equipment conditions; Coordinate and validate BESS data collection for operational metrics; Engage external vendors and OEMs to resolve deep technical issues; Lead the review of design drawings, engineering calculations, and operational procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
