Senior Preconstruction Project Engineer (Battery Storage)

TL;DR

Senior Preconstruction Project Engineer (Battery Storage): Evaluating technical feasibility and advancing energy storage projects through the development process with an accent on technical risk assessment and cost estimation. Focus on optimizing site layouts, managing technical-commercial contracts, and ensuring projects move efficiently toward Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Location: Flexible: Remote (US) or Hybrid (San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, New York, Palm Beach, Birmingham)

Salary: Begins at $120,000

Company

hirify.global is an 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 and operating risks.
• Analyze technical risks and develop effective de-risking solutions.
• Develop project capital and operational cost estimates and milestone schedules for financial valuation models.
• Provide technical and project management support throughout the development cycle, including site visits and interfacing with consultants.
• Support offtake, equipment procurement, and engineering/construction contracting activities to move projects towards NTP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in technical roles.
• Experience in Power, Energy, Renewables, or BESS with familiarity of industry-specific terminology.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically approximately 25% of the time.
• Demonstrated success with technical-commercial contract negotiations.

Culture & Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation and annual bonus program.
• Unlimited vacation and flexible remote work options.
• Work-from-home stipend and educational assistance.
• Parental leave and a supportive, growth-focused company culture with opportunities for in-person connection.