Engineering Senior Advisor - Energy Storage (BESS)

Overview

Senior engineer leading design, engineering and commissioning of utility-scale battery storage.

Key Responsibilities

• bess design
• spec development
• fire compliance
• construction support
• team coordination
• technical lead

Tasks

-Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning, including resolving RFIs, addressing field issues, and ensuring design intent is met -Oversee BESS plant design activities, including coordination with Owner’s Engineers to review design packages (30%, 60%, 90%, IFP/IFC), electrical studies, and vendor submittals, while advising on battery technology selection and system optimization -Collaborate across internal teams—engineering, development, procurement—and manage external consultants to ensure cost-effective, timely, and technically sound project execution -Lead fire protection and safety code compliance reviews for BESS installations, integrating regulatory requirements into system design and execution -Develop and enhance technical specifications for BESS components—including battery enclosures, inverters, auxiliary power systems, and EMS/SCADA—ensuring performance, reliability, and safety -Champion environmental health and safety in all electrical engineering and design aspects of ENGIE’s renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices -Serve as the subject matter expert for energy storage design and engineering within the Development Engineering team, guiding technical decisions across the BESS portfolio

Requirements

• engineering degree
• pe license
• energy storage
• scada
• hv substation
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; advanced degrees and Professional Engineering (PE) licensure bring added value to the role -Deep understanding of energy storage technologies, inverters, suppliers, and associated electrical studies for BESS plant integration -Familiarity with energy storage use cases, financial modeling tools, and SCADA/control system integration for project optimization -Proven experience in utility-scale AC and DC-coupled energy storage systems, including medium voltage collection systems and HV substation design -Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies -Working knowledge of industry codes and standards such as NFPA 855, UL9540/UL9540A, and NESC, with ability to apply them in real-world project design and execution -Must be available to travel domestically up to 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips -Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; for the ability to drive to site locations -Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, including three (3) years in energy storage

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Benefits

-This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy in the Broomfield, CO office

About Engie North America Inc.

-Weaves decades of energy heritage into every clean-energy project. -Manages over multi billion dollar operations across renewable energy sectors. -Projects range from community solar + storage to large-scale wind and solar farms. -Provides end-to-end services from development to asset management. -Specializes in renewable energy solutions, networks, storage, and flexible generation. -Partners deeply with local communities, campuses, cities, and industrial clients.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship is provided for this role.