Project Engineer, Energy Storage

The Project Engineer will oversee the full lifecycle of energy storage projects, from initial scoping to commissioning and handoff, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery while coordinating between business, engineering, and construction teams in a fast-paced, startup environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the full project lifecycle from requirements scoping to commissioning and handoff to Operations and Maintenance Develop and oversee project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans Coordinate between Business Development, Product Engineering, EPC partners, and customers throughout all project phases Track project workflows, change orders, permitting, interconnection, and contractual deliverables Collaborate on equipment selection, BOM alignment, and technical scope definition Oversee commissioning readiness and execute test plans Maintain and update project data using project management tools Contribute to developing standardized delivery templates, checklists, and execution standards Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Program Management, Business, or a related discipline 5 years of program management experience in energy storage, renewable energy, or utility‑scale power infrastructure Demonstrated experience managing projects from scoping through commissioning and Operations & Maintenance (O M) handoff, with ownership of schedule, budget, and risk Strong cross‑functional communication skills – comfortable managing up, down, and across EPC, customer, and internal engineering teams Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently safely and successfully in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards Ability to work in varying site conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, and temperature extremes while visiting active BESS construction and commissioning sites Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing Occasional work on weekends or after hours to meet project milestones Travel requirements, up to 25%, primarily to project sites across the U.S. Compensation/salary range: $155,000 - $245,000 USD Hybrid office environment in San Francisco, CA with regular travel to project sites Travel up to 25% primarily to project sites across the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr NextGenEnergyJobs