Senior Preconstruction Project Engineer (Battery Storage)

TL;DR

Senior Preconstruction Project Engineer (Battery Storage): Evaluating technical feasibility and advancing energy storage projects from development to execution with an accent on technical risk assessment and cost estimation. Focus on optimizing site layouts, negotiating technical-commercial contracts, and ensuring long-term project performance.

Location: Flexible, remote or hybrid from offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, New York, Palm Beach, or Birmingham

Salary: From $120,000 + annual bonus

Company

Energy storage market leader with a 10+ GW portfolio transforming North American electric grids into cleaner and more versatile critical infrastructure.

What you will do

• Assess energy storage technologies and site layouts to maximize project value and minimize execution risks.
• Analyze and present technical risks while determining effective de-risking solutions.
• Develop project capital and operational cost estimates and milestone schedules for financial valuation.
• Provide technical and project management support through the development cycle, including site visits.
• Support offtake, equipment procurement, and contracting activities to move projects toward NTP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in technical roles.
• Experience in Power, Energy, Renewables, or BESS with knowledge of industry terminology.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and experience reviewing engineering drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated success in technical-commercial contract negotiations.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically approximately 25% of the time.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible remote work options and a work-from-home stipend.
• Unlimited vacation and a comprehensive benefits program.
• Educational assistance and parental leave.
• Supportive ecosystem with an emphasis on radical transparency and meritocracy.