Senior Project Commissioning Engineer – Battery Storage

Job Description:

• Oversee and lead the technical deliverables associated with the design, construction, and commissioning of Plus Power’s BESS projects in collaboration with third-party engineering and EPC firms
• Support the EPC Leadership Team on a broad range of supplier and contractor management matters across multiple equipment vendors and construction firms
• Partner with the Transmission, Interconnection, and Market Analysis teams in the definition, review, negotiation, and execution of interconnection agreements
• Assist with the preparation and issuance of RFQ/RFP packages to EPC contractors and Engineering consultants
• Support the EPC Procurement team in developing and issuing project scopes of work, RFPs, schedules, budgets, cash flow projections and technical contract requirements
• Attend meetings with various project stakeholders including developers, contractors, consultants, and utility companies
• Travel to project sites before, during, and after construction to support a wide range of project-related tasks and activities
• Provide input on permitting and regulatory applications and respond to stakeholder inquiries when requested by the internal development team

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus in Power Engineering
• 5 - 7+ years of experience in project engineering, development, procurement/contracting, and construction management, specifically within the power generation, utility, and transmission industries
• Experience with the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of high-voltage utility substations, switchyards, and transmission systems
• Experience leading projects in a cross-functional team from initial feasibility evaluations to late-stage development, design, engineering, and construction
• Understanding of key project development elements, including real property, permitting, regulatory matters, environmental compliance, interconnection, transmission, and related areas
• Knowledge of market dynamics related to major equipment, engineering services, construction services, and labor
• Strong understanding of the battery energy storage value proposition and/or the engineering fundamentals of battery energy storage projects
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Supportive, resourceful, and willing to take on new responsibilities
• Persuasive, clear, and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Creative and independent thinker with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse, fast-paced, and geographically dispersed team environment
• Proficient in the Microsoft suite of tools and applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint, and Excel
• Proficient in AutoCAD or equivalent, including Revu Bluebeam
• Ability to travel intermittently, up to approximately 30% over the course of a year

Benefits:

• Highly competitive total compensation
• Flexible remote work
• Unlimited vacation
• Work from home stipend
• Educational assistance
• Parental leave
• Engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth