Associate, Asset Management (BESS)

DESRI•Greenwood Village, CO

8d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

DESRI is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to join its team as an Asset Management Associate focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role provides the opportunity to participate in the development, acquisition, and ongoing management of utility-scale battery storage assets in an inclusive and engaging work environment. As a member of the Asset Management team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the operational and financial performance of DESRI’s growing BESS portfolio. You will work closely with a collaborative team of asset managers in a dynamic and agile organization, contributing directly to portfolio optimization, grid reliability, and the transition to a more flexible and resilient energy system. This role offers an inclusive, collaborative, and engaging working environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, renewable energy, business administration, or a related field required
Demonstrated experience in asset management, operations, project management, or a related role within energy, infrastructure, or power markets
Familiarity with battery energy storage systems is required and experience with grid services, power markets, or related technologies strongly preferred
Solid understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, and contract management
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical, commercial, and external stakeholder teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel quarterly to assigned assets, as well as for team and stakeholder meetings

Nice To Haves

experience with grid services, power markets, or related technologies strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day asset management of BESS projects, with accountability for availability, degradation management, warranty compliance, and lifecycle performance
Monitor and analyze battery performance metrics including state of charge, cycling behavior, round-trip efficiency, degradation trends, and availability
Coordinate with operations, maintenance providers, integrators, OEMs, and monitoring platform vendors to diagnose and resolve operational issues, alarms, or equipment failures
Support and execute dispatch optimization strategies across market participation, tolling arrangements, or contracted revenue structures
Oversee revenue generation from energy, capacity, and ancillary services, while monitoring operating costs and budget adherence
Prepare asset-level financial reporting, forecasts, and variance analyses, identifying opportunities to enhance asset value and improve performance
Partner with finance and accounting teams to validate settlements, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain compliance with internal controls
Manage and monitor key contracts, including O&M agreements, long-term service agreements (LTSAs), warranties, interconnection agreements, and market participation contracts
Track compliance with performance guarantees, availability thresholds, degradation assumptions, safety requirements, and reporting obligations
Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements
Track and analyze KPIs to support strategies that maximize asset life, minimize downtime, and inform capital planning decisions
Stay current on BESS technology developments, market rules, regulatory changes, and safety standards to ensure compliance and identify optimization opportunities