Director Project Engineering

is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the worlds leading cloud and AI companies. 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. With real products in the field were scaling faster than the grid can transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.

Director Project Engineering BESS for Data Centers

Location: Houston TX or Northern Virginia (Reston area) / Hybrid schedule with required travel up to 30%

Position Summary

The Director of Project Engineering will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the engineering execution of BESS projects supporting missioncritical data center clients. This role leads a team of project engineers establishes engineering standards drives crossfunctional coordination and ensures the successful delivery of complex multiMW BESS deployments. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in energy storage and power systems strong leadership ability and experience delivering largescale infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mentor and grow the Project Engineering team supporting all data center BESS deployments.
• Own the endtoend technical execution strategy for BESS projects from early development through commissioning.
• Define engineering processes workflows quality standards and best practices for project execution.
• Serve as the senior technical authority and escalation point for engineering challenges across projects.
• Collaborate closely with project management product engineering procurement and construction teams to ensure alignment on technical scope and milestones.
• Oversee customer EPC OEM and consultant coordination related to system design integration and technical compliance.
• Review and approve system designs calculations studies and engineering packages.
• Provide oversight and guidance for system studies including short circuit load flow arc flash and protection coordination.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet NEC IEEE NFPA UL and internal On Energy Storage standards.
• Support major vendor selection decisions equipment specification development and technical bid evaluations.
• Oversee technical risk identification mitigation strategies and design optimization initiatives.
• Support critical field activities including factory acceptance testing commissioning and technical issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety quality and execution efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in project engineering electrical systems or energy storage; 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Deep technical knowledge of energy storage systems (e.g. CATL Sungrow Tesla) and highvoltage power systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design system studies protection & control and integration with missioncritical infrastructure.
• Experience managing engineering teams developing processes and implementing best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office AutoCAD and power system analysis tools (ETAP SKM).
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and drive alignment across technical and nontechnical teams.
• Strong analytical problemsolving and communication skills with the ability to interact with senior leadership and customers.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on EPC or design-build projects in the energy or critical infrastructure sector in North America.
• Familiarity with commissioning protocols and QA/QC procedures for electrical systems.
• PE license strongly preferred.

For US-based roles - What youll get:

• Competitive salary annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays

For Mexico-based roles - What youll get:

• Competitive salary annual performance bonus eligibility
• Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
• Major medical expenses and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

For all roles:

• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
• Equal Opportunity: 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
• Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.