Bess Operations Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a BESS Operations Engineer based in Canada.
Join a growing clean energy team focused on improving the safety, reliability, and performance of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). As a BESS Operations Engineer, you will take ownership of the technical performance of a large-scale energy storage portfolio, combining engineering expertise, operational data analysis, and hands-on troubleshooting. You will investigate equipment failures, lead root cause analyses, and collaborate with field teams and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to minimize downtime and strengthen asset reliability. By monitoring critical metrics such as availability, capacity retention, State of Charge (SOC), and cycling performance, you will identify opportunities to optimize fleet-wide operations. You will also contribute to engineering standards, warranty management, and continuous improvement across the asset lifecycle. This opportunity is suited to an experienced electrical engineer who is passionate about energy storage, safety, and advancing reliable infrastructure for the clean energy transition.
Accountabilities
Lead troubleshooting and technical investigations into battery energy storage system faults, equipment failures, and operational issues, using equipment histories, telemetry, and other operational data to minimize downtime and safety risks.
Conduct detailed root cause analyses of electrical, thermal, and control-system failures, translating findings into corrective actions and long-term reliability improvements.
Travel to operating sites to assess equipment conditions, independently support field troubleshooting, and provide actionable technical recommendations to field teams.
Coordinate and validate BESS data collection to ensure accurate reporting of availability, capacity, State of Charge (SOC), cycling behavior, and other critical operational performance indicators.
Collaborate with performance engineers to evaluate portfolio-wide trends, identify recurring issues, and recommend hardware or software upgrades that improve safety, reliability, and energy output.
Monitor and manage battery storage warranties in collaboration with asset managers, accounting for differences in OEM architectures and contractual requirements to protect asset value and enforce performance guarantees.
Build and maintain strong technical relationships with OEMs and external vendors, coordinating the resolution of complex issues and evaluating relevant industry innovations.
Review engineering design drawings, electrical and mechanical calculations, and site interconnection requirements to ensure technical quality and operational readiness.
Evaluate operational procedures and technical documentation produced by internal and external teams, ensuring alignment with engineering standards and safety expectations.
Document lessons learned from operating assets and use these insights to improve future project development, engineering, construction, and operational practices.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the long-term performance and lifecycle management of the energy storage portfolio.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required;
a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or PhD is preferred.
At least five years of engineering experience in utility-scale power generation or energy storage, including direct operational support for utility-scale battery energy storage projects exceeding 100 MW.
Strong technical understanding of BESS architectures and components, including battery cells, modules, racks, battery management systems (BMS), power conversion systems (PCS), thermal management systems (TMS), and energy management systems (EMS).
Ability to assess how differences between OEM technologies and system architectures affect operations, safety, performance, and warranty obligations.
Demonstrated experience leading root cause analyses for complex electrical, thermal, or controls-related failures and translating findings into actionable reliability improvements.
Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting BESS telemetry and historian data, including availability, capacity retention, SOC calibration, cycling limits, and ramp rates.
Experience reviewing electrical and mechanical engineering drawings, technical calculations, and site interconnection requirements.
Ability to collaborate effectively with field operations teams, engineers, asset managers, OEMs, and external technical partners.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to operating sites across Texas and other regions within the asset portfolio.
A safety-first mindset, sound engineering judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Strong communication, analytical problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
A collaborative and grounded approach to work, demonstrating respect, humility, authenticity, long-term thinking, and a people-first attitude.
Benefits
Total compensation: USD $200,000-$210,000, including base salary and bonus.
Equity grant: Opportunity to receive an equity grant providing a stake in the parent organization.
Health coverage: 100% premium coverage for employees and their dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible time off: Unlimited paid time off, plus two company-wide breaks around the Fourth of July and the end of the year.
Paid parental leave: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional six weeks for birth parents.
Family support: Access to family planning and caregiving resources through Carrot and Maven.
Mental health and wellness: Access to Spring Health, including five free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus Headspace mindfulness and meditation resources through the Wellhub+ physical wellness provider.
Monthly food stipend: USD $150 per month.
Phone and internet reimbursement: USD $150 per month.
Home office setup: Full home office equipment and setup.
Pet insurance allowance: Financial support for eligible pet insurance.
Childcare support: Free access to UrbanSitter, including USD $625 in company-funded credits each quarter.
Additional wellness and healthcare resources: Access to ActiveHero and One Medical.
Remote work: Remote working arrangements, with travel to operational sites as required.
Inclusive workplace: A commitment to equal employment opportunity and a respectful work environment.
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