Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer - Remote

ThinkBAC Consulting•Houston, TX

6d•Remote

About The Position

This is a remote position for a Sr. Energy Storage Commissioning Engineer, Grid Infrastructure. The role involves joining a rapidly expanding BESS (Battery Energy Storage) company that is a leader in utility-scale energy storage development, execution, and operations. The company has a significant national footprint and a large portfolio of grid-connected standalone battery storage assets. The successful candidate will be a Project Lead within the EPC team, responsible for the technical engineering, construction oversight, and commissioning execution of utility-scale BESS projects. This role requires a blend of deep cross-functional technical engineering expertise and hands-on project delivery. Responsibilities include overseeing project design, construction, and commissioning in collaboration with third-party engineering firms and EPC contractors, reviewing and negotiating interconnection agreements, leading RFQ/RFP development, working with utilities and consultants, and traveling to project sites during construction and commissioning phases. The ideal candidate has experience building high-voltage systems for renewable energy grid infrastructure projects and understanding utility energization timelines.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Power Engineering preferred)
5-7+ years in project engineering, EPC, construction management, or commissioning in the power industry
Hands-on experience with high-voltage utility substations, switchyards, and transmission systems
Strong understanding of battery energy storage fundamentals and value proposition
Familiarity with ISO/RTO commissioning compliance and LGIA/PPA structures
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Project, and SharePoint
Ability to travel ~30% across project sites
Comfort with AI-enabled tools for engineering productivity
A practical, data-driven mindset for ambiguous, fast-evolving market environments

Nice To Haves

Candidates that have worked in the following roles for renewable, utility, or clean energy companies would be ideal: Sr. Project Engineer, Commissioning, Commissioning Manager, Manager of Commissioning, High Voltage Commissioning Engineering Supervisor, HV Commissioning Engineer, Lead High Voltage Commissioning Engineer, BESS Commissioning Engineer...or similar

Responsibilities

Technical deliverables for design, construction, and commissioning of utility-scale BESS projects
High-voltage substation, switchyard, and transmission system commissioning oversight
Interconnection agreement (LGIA) negotiation and execution support
RFQ/RFP packages for EPC contractors and engineering consultants
Cross-functional partnership with Transmission, Interconnection, Procurement, and Development teams
On-site presence at projects across the country (~30% travel)
Stakeholder participation in ERCOT, MISO, SPP, and PJM queue reform and large load policy discussion