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Senior Project Engineer - BESS
Job in
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, 62523, USA
Listed on 2026-02-12
Listing for:
Fruition Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Senior Project Engineer – Battery Energy Storage
Employment Type:
Full-Time
My client, a leading renewable energy developer and EPC, is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to manage large-scale BESS projects in the Midwest. Based in Chicago, you will work with MISO and PJM interconnection teams, state regulators, and local permitting authorities to deliver industry-leading energy storage facilities.
Responsibilities- Lead and oversee the design of BESS systems from initial concept through commissioning.
- Manage compliance with MISO/PJM interconnection requirements and Illinois electrical codes.
- Direct technical reviews of engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor submittals.
- Support procurement in evaluating and selecting equipment suppliers.
- Coordinate construction support, QA/QC processes, and technical problem-solving on site.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers to enhance team capabilities.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- 7+ years in power systems or renewable energy engineering, with 5+ years in BESS.
- PE license in Illinois or ability to obtain.
- Knowledge of high-voltage interconnection, inverter technology, and BMS systems.
- Willingness to travel to project sites across Illinois and neighboring states.
- Experience with MISO and PJM market integration.
- Track record delivering large-scale BESS projects on time and on budget.
- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Engineering and Project Management
- Services for Renewable Energy and Semiconductor Manufacturing
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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