ON.energy
Principal Compliance Engineer – Energy Infrastructure Projects
Houston, Texas, United States · Principal
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 24 days ago
Project ManagementMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsCommunication
About the role
- Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead compliance strategy and execution for BESS, DC cabinets, inverters, and related power, controls /IT equipments.
- Interpret and apply standards such as UL, CSA, IEEE, IEC, and NFPA to product and project designs.
- Define and manage certification roadmaps for new and existing products.
- Coordinate and support product testing and certification activities, including UL listings, field evaluations, and special inspections.
- Develop and maintain with Technical Writer compliance documentation, including test plans, reports, and certification packages.
- Support engineering teams by ensuring designs meet code and standard requirements from early development stages.
- Review and validate test procedures and results, including electrical, thermal, environmental, and safety testing.
- Support project teams during AHJ reviews, permitting, and commissioning, addressing compliance-related questions.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in compliance, certification, or regulatory engineering for BESS, power electronics, or industrial electrical systems.
- Required Skills & Experience:
Nice to have
- Experience with utility-scale and/or C&I BESS deployments.
- Direct involvement in UL 9540A fire testing, LSFT or similar safety validation programs.
- Knowledge of utility -scale inverter compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting permitting and AHJ engagement in the U.S.
- Background in quality systems or regulatory audits.
- Preferred Experience:
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 4+ years experience with working knowledge of key standards, including:
- UL (e.g., UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1741, UL 508A)
- CSA standards for electrical equipment
- IEEE standards related to power systems and interconnection
- IEC standards for international compliance
- NFPA (e.g., NFPA 855)
- Familiarity with ISO/RTO requirements (e.g., ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, MISO) and grid interconnection standards.
- Experience working with NRTLs (e.g., UL, CSA, Intertek) and managing certification programs.
- Ability to interpret and apply codes, standards, and regulatory language into practical engineering requirements.
- Strong communication skills across engineering, regulatory authorities, and external certification bodies.
- Project Management skills.
Compensation
- Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
Benefits
- Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
- Major medical expenses and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)
- Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.
Equal opportunity
- ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
- Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process, email recruitment@onenergystorage.com
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