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About the Role

In this Senior Project Engineer role, you will be a hands-on execution driver responsible for taking BESS and PV+BESS projects from 30% design through to commercial operation. You will manage engineering deliverables, EPC and consultant performance, construction oversight, and commissioning activities, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards. This role is ideal for someone with direct execution experience on utility-scale BESS and solar projects, contributing to a lean, growing Project Engineering team executing complex projects across multiple ISO markets.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for projects from the 30% design phase through to commercial operations.
Develop and review detailed engineering plans and designs for BESS and PV+BESS projects.
Prepare and review layout drawings, single-line diagrams, technical specifications for procurement, and other electrical calculations.
Review and support development of 30/60/90% design packages from EPCs and Owner’s Engineers (OEs); coordinate resolution of design issues.
Manage the IFC design process with EPCs and OEs, tracking open RFIs, design comments, and resolution status.
Review and redline contractor submittals, shop drawings, and equipment datasheets.
Actively manage engineering EPCs and external engineering consultants to verify deliverables and ensure alignment with project requirements.
Review and approve consultants’ reports, designs, and other outputs.
Ensure that EPC and consulting activities comply with industry regulations, standards, and safety protocols.
Track and drive resolution of engineering RFIs and punch list items through to close-out.
Serve as the Owner’s technical representative during execution, providing on-site oversight at key project milestones.
Act as the Technical Project Manager, working closely with the Project Director and providing technical solutions to design and construction issues.
Oversee the installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of BESS and PV+BESS systems.
Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) activities.
Support interconnection energization activities, protection and control verification, and final grid integration testing.
Monitor and enforce safety protocols, quality standards, and environmental requirements during execution and commissioning phases.
Track and manage all engineering deliverable milestones, ensuring alignment with the overall project schedule.
Maintain and own the project-level engineering open items log, RFI register, and submittal tracker; drive timely resolution of technical issues.
Maintain and update project-level engineering trackers and milestone reporting.
Identify engineering and technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle, with particular depth during execution and commissioning phases.
Act as the primary technical liaison between the project team, EPC, OEMs, and utility interconnection personnel.
Support resolution of field technical issues, design conflicts, and equipment non-conformances during construction.
Ensure all engineering work and field installations comply with industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements (NEC, NFPA 855, IEEE, IBC/IFC, OSHA).
Review and approve engineering documentation, including design calculations, factory test reports, and commissioning test results.
Identify potential risks associated with EPC and consultant work and develop mitigation strategies.
Maintain comprehensive records of engineering work, including design documents, test results, commissioning packages, and project closeout reports.
Develop and document lessons learned and best practices for future projects.
Stay current with advancements in the BESS and solar PV industry, construction practices, and commissioning standards.
Perform all other duties as required to support project goals and organizational objectives.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in engineering with direct, hands-on experience executing utility-scale BESS and solar PV (PV+BESS) projects through construction and commissioning.
Demonstrated experience working with EPCs and third-party engineering consultants during the execution phase of utility-scale energy projects.
Familiarity with grid integration, interconnection energization, and protection and control requirements for BESS and solar projects.
Direct experience supporting or leading FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities for BESS and/or PV systems.
Proficiency in engineering design and markup tools such as AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
General familiarity with interconnection processes and ISO/RTO requirements.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; comfortable managing multiple open project threads simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex technical issues for non-technical stakeholders and project leadership.
Willingness and ability to travel to project sites during key construction and commissioning milestones (up to 25%).
Prolonged periods of working at a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Ability to walk or stand for extended durations; must be able to stoop, kneel, and/or crouch to perform visual inspections; must be able to climb a six-foot ladder at intermittent site or factory visits.
Must have the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Skills

AutoCAD
Bluebeam
Project Management
Technical Writing
Communication

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Benefits

Opportunity to play a direct role in accelerating the energy transition by contributing to transformative, utility-scale energy storage projects.
Be part of a lean, agile team that values integrity, innovation, and decisive execution.
Foster a collaborative environment where every team member has a voice and is empowered to make a difference.
Opportunity to shape strategy, influence outcomes, and grow professionally alongside a company backed by top-tier private equity and poised for significant expansion.

About the Company

We are a company on the rise, scaling from startup to growth stage, focused on accelerating the energy transition through utility-scale energy storage projects.
We operate in a mission-driven culture that values integrity, innovation, and decisive execution.
We foster a collaborative environment where every team member has a voice and is empowered to make a difference.
We are backed by top-tier private equity and poised for significant expansion.

Equal Opportunity

Elevate is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or Veteran status.