Job title: Electrical Commissioning Manager, Energy Storage – REMOTE
Company: ThinkBAC Consulting
Job description: Job Description:Electrical Commissioning Manager – Energy StorageLocations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)This an opportunity to join an industry leading renewable energy venture and IPP with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development/execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase.The Commissioning Manager will join an industry leading EPC team focused on some of the largest battery storage projects in the United States. This role will work cross-functionally with a with Project Managers, SCADA / EMS Engineering Leads, Asset Managers, and Transmission interconnection Teams to bring to life innovative renewable energy battery storage assets in support of a nationwide utility-scale renewable energy portfolio.They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks included a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team..and moreRESPONSIBILITIES:
- Renewables Electrical Commissioning Manager – Takes over the commissioning engineering and planning functions for the company’s utility-scale battery storage assets across ISO/RTOs nationwide to ensure projects are set-up to reach peak performances and revenue opportunities are maximized
- Renewables Electrical Commissioning Manager – Develops and implements site based commissioning plans for standalone utility-scale battery storage assets in a growing operational portfolio
- Renewables Electrical Commissioning Manager – Works cross-functionally with transmission interconnection, asset management, and EPC teams as an SME on all thing related to the project commissioning life-cycle including the development of key milestones
- Renewables Electrical Commissioning Manager – Thought leader in the area of SCADA, EMS, and control system hardware/software scoping, technology selection, integration, and testing for high voltage renewable energy or utility systems
- Renewables Electrical Commissioning Manager – Advises Asset Management on post commissioning issues as projects integrate into the operational portfolio
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or similar discipline with High Voltage Systems experience
- Proven track record of success in multi-faceted commissioning engineering roles focused on high voltage transmission interconnection systems, substations, and switchyards
- MUST HAVE an intimate understanding of the high voltage components and compliance procedures involved in the commissioning process – NETA, ISO/RTO requirements, Plant Control Systems, SCADA, EMS…etc
- Experience leading commissioning engineering initiatives across various energy platforms (T&D, renewables, solar, wind, BESS, energy storage, natural gas, O&G, Hydro…etc)
- A commercial understanding of PPA structures and how they relate to the commissioning process is a PLUS
- Candidates that have worked in the following roles for renewable, utility, or clean energy companies would be ideal: Commissioning Manager, Manager of Commissioning, High Voltage Commissioning Engineering Supervisor, HV Commissioning Specialist, Lead High Voltage Commissioning Engineer, BESS Commissioning Engineer…or similar
*The deadline for applications are 75 days from the original posting date
Expected salary:
Location: Chicago, IL
Job date: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:31:02 GMT
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