Director BESS

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Kennett Square, PA

About The Position

The Director BESS directs overall management of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects and is responsible for BESS engineering and technology. The role leads the BESS team in supporting construction, operations and maintenance planning, and project development. It is involved in day-to-day project operations, including budgets, schedules, and performance standards, as well as project conceptualization, design engineering, fatal flaw analysis, equipment and vendor selection, vendor and EPC negotiations and management, construction management support, and operations and maintenance planning and analysis. The Director collaborates with interdisciplinary teams throughout project development and commercialization, overseeing planning, scheduling, budgets, and risk assessment. The role defines BESS project-management practices, processes, and policies aligned with corporate strategy; works with leaders and stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize projects; and supervises others to ensure projects meet scope, quality, schedule, and cost requirements. Responsibilities span development engineering, technology assessment, project tenders, engineering standards, and support for construction and operations. The Director leads technical development and feasibility work, develops procurement specifications and contracting strategies, oversees engineering requirements and consultant work, supports technology implementation and commissioning, and provides cross-organization training.

Requirements

10 or more years of experience in the renewable industry.
Bachelor's degree required.
Experience with grid-connected BESS or other inverter-based generation.
Working experience with AutoCAD and other CAD software to produce conceptual layouts.
Knowledge of the National Electric Code, NFPA, and UL standards.
Proven experience designing and delivering grid-scale bulk energy storage technology solutions.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, with high proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong technical, analytical, quantitative, strategic, and management skills.
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work productively with limited supervision.
Strong time-management skills and ability to multitask.
Strong interest in renewable energy and the utility business.
Business acumen and demonstrated strong project-management skills.
Ability and willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. preferred.
Strong understanding of control systems, SCADA, HMI, EMS, and networking protocols.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including HVAC and fire protection systems used in energy storage systems.
Experience performing power systems analysis using software packages such as PSS/E, ETAP, or PSCAD.
Knowledge of engineering and market economics and design optimization.
Wind and/or solar system installation or design experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

Responsibilities

Lead conceptual designs and layouts for pipeline development projects and new greenfield developments.
Lead internal and external technical analysis for feasibility studies and project assessments during development.
Collaborate on technical matters related to grid connection and storage regulation capabilities.
Manage the engineering team to ensure compliance with local regulations while optimizing project design, efficiency, and performance.
Lead technical and techno-commercial development activities to resolve regulatory, permitting, and technical issues associated with BESS project execution and delivery.
Collaborate with the Development team on proposals, proposal materials, and other market-segment marketing efforts, including gathering, verifying, and formatting proposal information.
Establish and lead relationships with BESS vendors and coordinate with their technical personnel to stay current on technology trends and product specifications.
Participate in industry standards committees such as NFPA and IEEE.
Advise the organization on battery technologies and industry practices, educate procurement, engineering, and operations teams on technology developments, and evaluate emerging technologies and associated risks.
Lead development of technical specifications and the RFI/RFP/RFQ process for energy storage systems, subcontractors, and support services.
Develop key contracting strategies and terms, and oversee their implementation for energy storage systems.
Oversee technical review of OEM and EPC proposals and bid tabulation to support selection of the best engineering offer.
Lead establishment and maintenance of engineering and design criteria, standards, and specifications for BESS projects.
Oversee development and technical review of engineering requirements and energy storage project designs.
Review and approve consultant work to ensure consistent, cost-effective designs and timely delivery.
Ensure high standards of environmental health and safety in engineering and design.
Lead value engineering for energy storage systems across project-specific use cases.
Provide technical support in evaluating potential mergers and acquisitions involving additional energy storage projects.
Support the construction team with energy storage technology implementation and development of installation and commissioning procedures.
Support the operations and maintenance team in developing work procedures and best practices to optimize energy storage system operations.
Provide cross-organization training on energy storage technologies.
Manage project budgets, schedules, performance standards, planning, and risk assessment, and supervise others to deliver projects within scope, quality, time, and cost requirements.