Systems Engineer (BESS)

Job Description

Systems Engineer (BESS)

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Help Design the Future of Energy Storage

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We are seeking a talented Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and optimization of advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) . This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy technologies that enable renewable energy integration, improve grid reliability, and accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

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The ideal candidate will have a strong systems engineering background, experience with complex electrical systems, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative energy storage solutions.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Own and manage system-level technical requirements, ensuring proper implementation across all subsystems and compliance with customer specifications.
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• Define and validate system architecture, including:
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- Battery Systems

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- Power Conversion Systems (PCS)

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- SCADA Systems

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- Energy Management Systems (EMS)

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- Power Management Systems

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• Develop electrical system designs tailored to U.S. market requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulations, quality expectations, and cost targets.
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• Create and maintain system specifications, interface definitions, requirements traceability, and verification matrices.
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• Develop high-level system designs, block diagrams, architecture models, and compliance documentation.
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• Establish subsystem requirements and work with cross-functional teams to ensure proper integration and validation.
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• Conduct technical evaluations and trade-off analyses to optimize performance, cost, reliability, and scalability.
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• Support solution integration activities, system testing, and verification processes.
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• Review and approve system-level test procedures and validation results.
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• Develop qualification strategies and documentation demonstrating compliance with technical, customer, safety, and regulatory requirements.
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• Collaborate closely with engineering, product development, project management, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
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• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by applying engineering best practices, lessons learned, and technical standards.
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Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
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• 2-3+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering environment.
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• Experience working with complex electrical, industrial, energy, or automation systems.
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• Strong understanding of systems architecture, requirements management, and system integration principles.
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• Proficiency with:
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- Microsoft Office Suite

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- Microsoft Project

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- PLM Systems

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- ERP Systems

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• Fluent in English.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
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• Knowledge of Power Conversion Systems (PCS), SCADA, EMS, or grid-connected energy systems.
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• Familiarity with utility-scale renewable energy or power generation projects.
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• Understanding of systems engineering methodologies, requirements tracking, and validation processes.
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• French and/or Spanish language skills are a plus.
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Preferred Skills

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• Systems Engineering
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• Electrical Design
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• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
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• Renewable Energy
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• Grid Infrastructure
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• Requirements Management
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• System Architecture
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• SCADA Systems
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• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
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• Power Conversion Systems (PCS)
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• Integration & Verification Testing
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• Compliance & Regulatory Standards
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• Technical Documentation
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• Product Development
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• Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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This is a unique opportunity to work on large-scale energy storage solutions that are reshaping the global energy landscape. You'll contribute to innovative technologies, collaborate with experienced engineering teams, and play a direct role in delivering systems that enhance grid stability, support renewable energy adoption, and enable the future of clean energy.