Project Engineer

Sungrow USA Corporation

4d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to support and help lead the execution of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the North American West Coast market. This role is critical in ensuring project success by providing technical expertise, resolving design and execution challenges, and coordinating closely with regional teams and China-based headquarters. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Mandarin and English, operate effectively within the Pacific Time Zone, and bring hands-on experience in renewable energy project execution, construction, and commissioning. This position reports to the Manager, Project Engineering – ESS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field (or equivalent experience).
Experience with renewable energy or energy storage projects, preferably utility-scale BESS.
Fluent in Mandarin and English (spoken and written).
Understanding of power systems, grid interconnection, and construction and commissioning activities.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CAISO and ERCOT power markets preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with Project Managers to provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through Commercial Operation Date (COD).
Support engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities for BESS projects.
Manage design changes, field modifications, retrofits, and rework activities while maintaining schedule and quality objectives.
Serve as a technical liaison between North American project teams and China-based R&D, product, and application engineering teams.
Lead bilingual (Mandarin/English) technical discussions, design reviews, and issue-resolution meetings across time zones.
Ensure overseas engineering deliverables align with North American codes, standards, and project requirements.
Work closely with EPC contractors, owners’ engineers, utilities, and customers to resolve technical issues.
Support Sales and Technical Solution teams in translating contractual technical requirements into executable project deliverables.
Maintain clear and effective communication across internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee development and management of project technical documentation, including drawings, calculations, compliance records, and as-built documentation.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning, and performance testing.
Provide hands-on technical support during construction, energization, and grid interconnection activities.
Support projects within CAISO and ERCOT markets, including grid interconnection and performance requirements.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and compliance.