Avantus
Sr. Manager or Director , Storage Engineering
(Hybrid) San Diego, CA, USA · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$152k-$212kDetected 7 days ago
NegotiationM&AProcurementThermal AnalysisMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationSCADA
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
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About the role
- We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for a Sr.
- Manager or Director, Storage Engineering position.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Partner with key battery suppliers, EPC contractors, power plant controller providers, and inverter suppliers to estimate component cost and performance for battery energy storage systems for inclusion in PV+S projects
- Collaborate with battery suppliers, BESS contractors and BESS integrator partners to build investor confidence in new technology or suppliers and push down the Levelized Cost of Storage
- Own, write and negotiate clear and strong technical contracts for the BESS EPC contractors and BESS suppliers to deliver on our PPA obligations at the lowest cost and the least risk
- Collaborate with Avantus PV design SMEs to co-optimize design of storage facility with the solar PV component of the projects
- Work with project engineering team to support design, engineering and technical matters in dealing with project external engineering groups such as engineer of records, owners engineering, fire safety consultants and independent engineering
- Review BESS technical deliverables to ensure technical needs and correct designs are met
- Lead the collaboration between BESS suppliers, BESS contractors and their consultants to assist AHJ BESS permitting process
- Help prepare BESS Suppliers and EPC RFPs and technical requirements, work with internal teams to hand off contracted BESS suppliers and EPC contractors to ensure and manage proper engineering, construction, schedule, commissioning, and operation of assigned PV+S projects
- Deep expertise in utility-scale BESS technology, including equipment selection, system design, integration, and controls, from development through long-term operations
Requirements
- 5-7 years for Senior Manager
- In-depth knowledge of BESS safety and permitting processes, including NFPA, CFC, and UL certification
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work across engineering, legal, procurement, finance, and operations teams
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Bachelor of Science in a STEM field, preferably electrical or mechanical engineering
- Preferably graduate degree in STEM or PE in power system engineering
Nice to have
- Familiarity with FERC, NERC, and CAISO/ERCOT requirements as they apply to interconnection, operations, and compliance is a plus
Compensation
- $152,363 - $212,000 USD
Benefits
- Ability to support technical diligence for lenders, tax equity investors, and independent engineers, and to align performance terms with offtake and financing requirements
- Lead internal and external cross-functional team to ensure comprehensive scope coverage of BESS execution to fit offtake, M&A buyer, and any other project needs.
Company info
- ABOUT THE POSITION We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for a Sr.
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