Job Description
BESS Delivery & Service Manager / Engineer – Utility Scale Projects
Position Overview
The BESS Delivery & Service Manager / Engineer (Utility Scale) is responsible for the execution and lifecycle support of large-scale battery energy storage projects after the project is secured by the sales and presales teams. The role manages the technical delivery, commissioning, and operational support of utility-scale BESS projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Handover from Sales / Presales
* Take ownership of projects after commercial contract closure.
* Review project scope including:
* System design
* Grid requirements
* Performance guarantees
* Project schedules
* Align with customers and internal teams on project execution strategy.
2. Project Execution & Delivery
* Manage the full lifecycle delivery of utility-scale BESS projects.
* Coordinate with EPC contractors, integrators, and equipment suppliers.
* Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
* Ensure compliance with technical specifications, grid requirements, and safety standards.
* Manage project risks and coordinate issue resolution.
3. Commissioning & Grid Integration
* Oversee commissioning of utility-scale BESS including:
* System energization
* Grid compliance testing
* Performance testing
* Work with grid operators and technical partners to complete system integration.
* Ensure successful handover to operations.
4. Operations Support & Service Management
* Coordinate post-commissioning support and service activities.
* Manage long-term service plans and preventive maintenance.
* Monitor system performance and coordinate troubleshooting if needed.
* Interface with OEM technical teams for system diagnostics.
5. Stakeholder Coordination
* Act as the primary technical contact between:
* Customers
* EPC contractors
* OEM suppliers
* Internal teams
* Ensure smooth communication and alignment across stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or related field.
* 5–10 years experience in utility-scale renewable energy or power infrastructure projects.
* Experience with large-scale BESS, solar + storage, or grid infrastructure preferred.
* Strong understanding of:
* Grid integration
* Power systems
* Energy management systems
* High-voltage systems
Skills
* Strong project management and coordination skills
* Knowledge of grid compliance and power system integration
* Ability to manage multiple technical stakeholders
* Strong problem-solving ability
* Willingness to travel to project sites