Senior Solutions Engineer - Systems Integration (BESS)

Senior Solutions Engineer - Systems Integration serves as a technical owner for how BESS subsystems come together electrically and functionally in the field, ensuring safe, reliable, and performant operation across diverse project environments., BESS Product Development & Integration

• Lead endtoend systems engineering for BESS products from requirements definition through deployment and operation.
• Develop and maintain systemlevel requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), specifications, and compliance matrices.

• Integrate multiple subsystems including energy storage, PCS, safety, controls, and communications.

• Review and approve BESS electrical and controls designs, including schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and integration documentation.
• Interpret and apply applicable BESS safety codes and standards (UL, IEC, NFPA, IFC, etc).
• Support prototype builds, certification testing, and production transition, ensuring systemlevel validation and qualification plans are aligned with applicable BESS codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of BESS integration practices.

Project Support

• Serve as a technical authority for BESS system architecture and integration into utilityscale projects.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, controls, and systemlevel issues on deployed BESS assets.
• Perform root cause analysis for field failures and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as a technical representative supporting the full product lifecycle by participating in permitting and local jurisdiction discussions, managing integration risks, and enabling longterm operational performance improvements.
• Deliver technical guidance and training to internal and external teams related to BESS safety and emergency response.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in BESS or complex electromechanical system development and integration.
• Strong experience with electrical systems, energy storage, controls, and power electronics.
• Experience working across multiple OEMs and integrators.
• Proven ability to support fielded systems and postinstallation troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with BESS standards such as UL 9540 / 9540A and applicable electrical codes.

• Experience with BESS safety standards and compliance, including UL 9540 / 9540A NFPA 855, NFPA 110 / 111, NFPA 72, NFPA 68 / 69.
• Willingness to travel to factories and project sites (25%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience with utilityscale BESS deployments.
• Handson experience with battery and electrical test equipment.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $113,000 and $141,525/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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