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Job Summary
Provide technical oversight and management of the commissioning and field engineering related activities for all the PowerSecure Inc. Distributed Infrastructures Systems. This position will be the clear bond between the client, PowerSecure engineering, PowerSecure Service, and operation entities for the successful field vetting of our Distributed Infrastructure Systems. Clear processes and procedures for focused, high quality, pre-defined efforts to meet client expectations shall be the guiding principles for this position. Dedicated to being customer focused by meeting the required expectations, maintaining high decision quality by using work experience, systematic analysis, and engineering support to make valuable and safe decisions, while excelling at problem solving by using logic and time proven methods to effectively resolve any problem.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills)
- HS Diploma or equivalent.
- 6+ years of commercial/industrial experience working on generators, ATS, and/or switchgear.
- PLC, generator controller and protective relay experience required.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Must be able to pass background check and drug screen.
- Must be able and willing to travel overnight for extended periods dictated by project demands (Up to 75%-95%).
- Commissioning experience is a plus.
- NFPA 70 Arc Flash Certified preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, Outlook email/calendars.
- Advanced understanding of AC/DC Electrical Theory.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must be able to accurately document onsite changes to As-Shipped Drawings and Settings Files.
- Ability to program and make edits to PLC’s, generator controllers, and protective relays.
- Display proficient knowledge with power distribution systems, specifically switchgear, generator critical applications, circuit path configuration, and proper management of phase conversions.
- Must be able understand and follow project scopes to prevent any type of scope creep.
- Ability to develop and maintain a project schedule.
- Strong written and verbal English skills.
- Possess a thorough understanding of electrical schematics, troubleshoot system/equipment malfunctions, while noting design errors and improving overall efficiency.
- Assist in the development and execution of engineering change notices.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with varying levels of coworkers/customers via phone/email and in person.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Liaison to engineering groups in the factory to issues in the field that arise during the start-up and commissioning of the site.
- Engage in complex field start-ups by providing quality and engineering oversight.
- Assist PowerSecure Service Technicians on complex start-ups via phone or onsite assistance.
- Provide control of onsite engineering changes to drawings and settings files.
- Effectively communicate open action items, develop proper initiatives for action planning and task assigning.
- Assist in the development of written commissioning, and testing plans to ensure system start-ups are effectively completed.
- Provide communication between project management and engineering to ensure job scope and schedule integrity is being maintained.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with project management, design engineers, and the service department to ensure product improvement initiatives are maintained.
- Assist in the development and execution of field retrofit projects.
- Lead complex system customer witness testing within the manufacturing facility.
- Escalate issues to leadership that threaten the quality or schedule of projects in a timely manner to assure customer satisfaction while not taking on exorbitant costs.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Travel will be required. Up to 75%-95%
- Moving materials and equipment that weigh ~40lbs
- Occasional exposure to and requirement to work on around industrial equipment including switchgear/switchboards,
- Diesel and Gas generators, outdoors, around metal welding, forming, cutting and other industrial processes.
- Work both in an outdoor and indoor office settings. Able to withstand outdoor temperatures with reasonable accommodations.
- Able to work at a desk in an office setting for 8 hours a day.
- Manual dexterity to operate digital equipment, including computers and PLC’s, protective relays, controllers and other such equipment with small fine buttons and operators.
Work environment will include exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold, noise intensity, atmospheric conditions, potential exposure to electrical shock, potential exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working at various heights in exposed places, and extensive travel based on project demands. Travel is an average of 75-95% of the time, using commercial air or ground transportation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
About Us
PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.
Join Our Power Team! (https://cloud.3dissue.com/205953/206237/242401/HR-9-14-2020/index.html)
We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
- Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
- Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
- Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
- Wellness Incentive Programs
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. This position is not open to third-party recruiters.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Summary
Provide technical oversight and management of the commissioning and field engineering related activities for all the PowerSecure Inc. Distributed Infrastructures Systems. This position will be the clear bond between the client, PowerSecure engineering, PowerSecure Service, and operation entities for the successful field vetting of our Distributed Infrastructure Systems. Clear processes and procedures for focused, high quality, pre-defined efforts to meet client expectations shall be the guiding principles for this position. Dedicated to being customer focused by meeting the required expectations, maintaining high decision quality by using work experience, systematic analysis, and engineering support to make valuable and safe decisions, while excelling at problem solving by using logic and time proven methods to effectively resolve any problem.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills)
- HS Diploma or equivalent.
- 6+ years of commercial/industrial experience working on generators, ATS, and/or switchgear.
- PLC, generator controller and protective relay experience required.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Must be able to pass background check and drug screen.
- Must be able and willing to travel overnight for extended periods dictated by project demands (Up to 75%-95%).
- Commissioning experience is a plus.
- NFPA 70 Arc Flash Certified preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, Outlook email/calendars.
- Advanced understanding of AC/DC Electrical Theory.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must be able to accurately document onsite changes to As-Shipped Drawings and Settings Files.
- Ability to program and make edits to PLC’s, generator controllers, and protective relays.
- Display proficient knowledge with power distribution systems, specifically switchgear, generator critical applications, circuit path configuration, and proper management of phase conversions.
- Must be able understand and follow project scopes to prevent any type of scope creep.
- Ability to develop and maintain a project schedule.
- Strong written and verbal English skills.
- Possess a thorough understanding of electrical schematics, troubleshoot system/equipment malfunctions, while noting design errors and improving overall efficiency.
- Assist in the development and execution of engineering change notices.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with varying levels of coworkers/customers via phone/email and in person.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Liaison to engineering groups in the factory to issues in the field that arise during the start-up and commissioning of the site.
- Engage in complex field start-ups by providing quality and engineering oversight.
- Assist PowerSecure Service Technicians on complex start-ups via phone or onsite assistance.
- Provide control of onsite engineering changes to drawings and settings files.
- Effectively communicate open action items, develop proper initiatives for action planning and task assigning.
- Assist in the development of written commissioning, and testing plans to ensure system start-ups are effectively completed.
- Provide communication between project management and engineering to ensure job scope and schedule integrity is being maintained.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with project management, design engineers, and the service department to ensure product improvement initiatives are maintained.
- Assist in the development and execution of field retrofit projects.
- Lead complex system customer witness testing within the manufacturing facility.
- Escalate issues to leadership that threaten the quality or schedule of projects in a timely manner to assure customer satisfaction while not taking on exorbitant costs.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Travel will be required. Up to 75%-95%
- Moving materials and equipment that weigh ~40lbs
- Occasional exposure to and requirement to work on around industrial equipment including switchgear/switchboards,
- Diesel and Gas generators, outdoors, around metal welding, forming, cutting and other industrial processes.
- Work both in an outdoor and indoor office settings. Able to withstand outdoor temperatures with reasonable accommodations.
- Able to work at a desk in an office setting for 8 hours a day.
- Manual dexterity to operate digital equipment, including computers and PLC’s, protective relays, controllers and other such equipment with small fine buttons and operators.
Work environment will include exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold, noise intensity, atmospheric conditions, potential exposure to electrical shock, potential exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working at various heights in exposed places, and extensive travel based on project demands. Travel is an average of 75-95% of the time, using commercial air or ground transportation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
About Us
PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.
Join Our Power Team! (https://cloud.3dissue.com/205953/206237/242401/HR-9-14-2020/index.html)
We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
- Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
- Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
- Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
- Wellness Incentive Programs
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. This position is not open to third-party recruiters.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
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- Automotive
- Electronics & Hardware
- Banking & Financial Services
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in battery energy storage systems bess jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with battery management systems and energy storage controls
- Familiarity with NFPA 855, UL 9540, and relevant grid interconnection standards
- Proficiency with SCADA systems, power conversion systems, and grid integration software
- Experience with commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting lithium-ion battery systems
- Strong understanding of cell chemistry, thermal management, and system performance modeling
Tips for Your Battery Energy Storage Systems Bess Job Search
Tailor your resume for BESS terminology
Hiring managers scan for specific terms like state of charge, cycle life, thermal management, and grid interconnection. Swap generic electrical engineering language for BESS-specific phrasing so your resume clears applicant tracking systems and reads as immediately relevant.
Highlight certifications for grid-scale work
Roles involving utility-scale storage often require NFPA 855 familiarity, UL 9540 testing knowledge, or NABCEP credentials. Call these out in a dedicated certifications section rather than burying them in a job description bullet, where reviewers commonly overlook them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists battery energy storage systems bess openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show project scope in your application materials
Quantify the systems you've worked on by megawatt-hour capacity, number of battery modules, or duration of storage commitment. Employers distinguishing between residential, commercial, and utility-scale candidates use these figures to place you accurately in the hiring pipeline.
Prepare a technical interview around failure modes
Interviewers frequently ask how you'd respond to thermal runaway, cell imbalance, or an inverter trip event. Walk through your diagnostic sequence out loud, naming the tools you'd use, so the panel sees both your technical depth and your safety-first reasoning process.
Negotiate using project delivery milestones
If an offer lands below your target, anchor your counteroffer to commissioning timelines or system performance guarantees rather than general market data. BESS employers respond better to delivery-focused framing because project overruns carry direct financial cost.
Battery Energy Storage Systems Bess Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most battery energy storage systems besss?
The companies hiring the most battery energy storage systems besss right now include HDR, PowerSecure, and General Motors (GM), with the largest share of openings in Texas, Michigan, and Hawaii, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Utility developers and independent power producers tend to post the highest volume of openings as grid-scale storage projects move through the development pipeline.
How many battery energy storage systems bess jobs are remote?
About 22% of battery energy storage systems bess openings are fully remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how site-dependent much of the work is. Software-focused roles such as battery management system development, controls engineering, and performance modeling are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements compared to commissioning and field technician positions.
How do you become a battery energy storage systems bess?
Start with a degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering, then build hands-on exposure through internships or entry-level roles at solar developers, utilities, or battery manufacturers. Pursue certifications in grid interconnection standards and NFPA 855 compliance. Develop proficiency with battery management systems software, power conversion systems, and SCADA platforms to round out a competitive technical foundation.
How do you get hired as a battery energy storage systems bess with little or no experience?
Entry points typically include field technician roles, commissioning assistant positions, or engineering rotational programs at larger developers. Building experience with adjacent systems like solar inverters or uninterruptible power supplies demonstrates relevant hands-on skills. Personal or academic projects involving battery cell testing, energy modeling, or BMS firmware give interviewers concrete evidence of initiative when direct BESS experience is limited.
What does the battery energy storage systems bess interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering cell chemistry, system architecture, and safety standards such as NFPA 855. A panel interview or take-home design exercise often follows, asking you to size a storage system or walk through a commissioning checklist. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with a project engineering lead or operations manager focused on real-world troubleshooting scenarios.
Where can I find and apply to battery energy storage systems bess jobs?
You can find and apply to battery energy storage systems bess jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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