BESS Commissioning Engineer

Role: BESS Commissioning Engineer – Commercial & Industrial Projects

Location: Honolulu, HI ideal or US mainland remote (30% travel required)
Reports to: VP of Operations
Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary and benefits: $90,000 to $120,000/year (DOE) + bonus + good benefits package. Relocation offered for those interested.

Join a dynamic and collaborative boutique team advancing Hawaii's clean energy goals through battery storage and hybrid systems. You'll handle end-to-end commissioning for commercial BESS installations, ensuring seamless integration, performance, and compliance from startup to handover.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and execute site-specific test plans, including pre-functional checks, functional verification, and performance runs (e.g., charge/discharge cycles, efficiency testing).
• Load, validate, and troubleshoot protection settings, controls (relays, inverters, PCS), BMS/EMS parameters, and SCADA/telemetry integration (Modbus, DNP3).
• Perform hands-on testing with tools like meggers, torque wrenches, IR cameras, and multimeters; diagnose issues in power systems, networking, and firmware.
• Manage non-conformance reports, punch lists, and corrective actions with OEMs and subs.
• Coordinate outages, permits, and witness tests with utilities and authorities; support PV/inverter integration on hybrid sites.
• Deliver comprehensive documentation (test reports, as-builts, backups) and train operations teams.
• Champion safety protocols (LOTO, arc-flash, JSA) and compliance with NEC, NFPA, UL standards.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–7 years in BESS, inverter, or MV power commissioning/field engineering (C&I scale preferred).
• Proficiency with test equipment, SLDs/wiring diagrams, protection relays (SEL/GE), and protocols like Modbus TCP/RTU.
• NFPA 70E, OSHA-10/30 certified; able to travel 20+%, work at heights/confined spaces, and hold a valid driver's license.

Preferred Skills

• Utility interconnection (e.g., HECO-like processes), PV commissioning, EMS/historian tools.
• Certifications: NETA II/III, NICET, SEL University, First Aid/CPR.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Detail-oriented problem-solver with strong communication for field updates and multi-stakeholder coordination. You thrive in fast-paced sites, escalate issues proactively, and prioritize safety and quality.