ON.energy
Senior Project Engineer - BESS
Houston, Texas, United States; Tysons · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 24 days ago
NLPProcurementAutoCADMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Coordinate with internal engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project milestones are met.
- Participate in Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) of BESS components and systems.
- Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies in coordination with Project Management.
Responsibilities
- Support the end-to-end engineering execution of BESS projects for data centers, from development to commissioning.Manage the technical scope of projects and serve as the technical point of contract to the project manager.
- Design and develop Single line diagrams, Schematics, Wiring diagrams for Battery storage systems
- Develop Short circuit, load flow, and arc flash studies using software such as ETAP.
- Conduct site walks and support field activities during installation and commissioning.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in project engineering, preferably within the BESS, electrical infrastructure, or data center sectors.
- Familiarity with energy storage systems (CATL, Sungrow, Tesla, etc.) and high-voltage infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and equipment layouts.
- Strong understanding of the electrical system design, system studies, relay coordination, and protection & control.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, power system study programs (Ex.
- Ability to read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings
- Ability to problem solve issues and have an "outside the box" mentality
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
Nice to have
- Familiarity with commissioning protocols and QA/QC procedures for electrical systems.
- PE or EIT certification is a plus.
- For US-based roles - What you'll get:
- 401(k) with company match
- For Mexico-based roles - What you'll get:
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
- Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
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.
Company info
- Collaborate with customers, EPC contractors, OEMs, and design consultants on integration of BESS with data center electrical infrastructure.
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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