Engineering Senior Advisor - Energy Storage (BESS)
Engineering Senior Advisor - Energy Storage (BESS)
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Job Description
What You Can Expect
As an Energy Storage Engineer Senior Advisor you will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in the design and engineering of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) supporting ENGIEs utility-scale renewable energy projects. Youll lead technical development ensure compliance with safety and performance standards and collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality long-term energy solutions.
What You Will Do:
- Serve as the subject matter expert for energy storage design and engineering within the Development Engineering team guiding technical decisions across the BESS portfolio
- Develop and enhance technical specifications for BESS componentsincluding battery enclosures inverters auxiliary power systems and EMS/SCADAensuring performance reliability and safety
- Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning including resolving RFIs addressing field issues and ensuring design intent is met
- Collaborate across internal teamsengineering development procurementand manage external consultants to ensure cost-effective timely and technically sound project execution
- Oversee BESS plant design activities including coordination with Owners Engineers to review design packages (30% 60% 90% IFP/IFC) electrical studies and vendor submittals while advising on battery technology selection and system optimization
- Champion environmental health and safety in all electrical engineering and design aspects of ENGIEs renewable energy projects ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
- Lead fire protection and safety code compliance reviews for BESS installations integrating regulatory requirements into system design and execution
What Youll Bring
- ABachelors degree in Engineering is required; advanced degrees and Professional Engineering (PE) licensure bring added value to the role
- Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience including three (3) years in energy storage
- Proven experience in utility-scale AC and DC-coupled energy storage systems including medium voltage collection systems and HV substation design
- Deep understanding of energy storage technologies inverters suppliers and associated electrical studies for BESS plant integration
- Familiarity with energy storage use cases financial modeling tools and SCADA/control system integration for project optimization
- Working knowledge of industry codes and standards such as NFPA 855 UL9540/UL9540A and NESC with ability to apply them in real-world project design and execution
Additional Details
- This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy in the Broomfield CO office
- Must be available to travel domestically up to 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
- Must possess a valid U.S. drivers license/clean driving record; for the ability to drive to site locations
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
Compensation
Salary Range: $131000 $200790 USD annually
This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.
ENGIE complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography experience education internal pay alignment or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.
Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.
At ENGIE we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical dental vision life insurance employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance ESPP generous paid time off including wellness days holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But thats not all were dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
Why ENGIE
ENGIE North America isnt just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition were leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable efficient and accessible to everyone.
ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.
The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
