Commissioning Engineer

Location: California

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** Welcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We’re leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world’s renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.

With our innovative Sol Bank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we’re not just building products we’re powering communities and making a difference worldwide.
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* Position Title:

** Commissioning Engineer  
** Department:
** Commissioning  
** Compensation:** $110,000 - $160,000 + annual bonus (range varies by location)  
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* Reports To:

** Commissioning Manager  
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* Location:

** United States
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* About the Role:

** The Commissioning Engineer is part of a cross-functional team that focuses on executing battery storage projects with market-leading technologies. The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for testing and commissioning oversight activities of Battery Energy System Storage (BESS) projects from the Pre-commissioning phase through to Substantial Completion to ensure successful execution and operation of the BESS project. This role is expected to spend over 75% of their time at project sites in Texas, Arizona, California, and others as needed.
** Responsibilities:
*** Participate in meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design, and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure proper coordination of commissioning activities
* Review project documents and preliminary designs to identify gaps in scope and responsibility to ensure project success
* Execution of commissioning activities, which requires understanding/managing the scope, stakeholders, and schedule and keeping all parties in sync
* Interface with internal customers (commissioning manager, project manager, construction manager) and external customers (utilities, AHJs, contractors, end customers) to ensure consistent communication
* Manage equipment suppliers and host daily plan of the day (POD) with each supplier to have them report progress and schedule their work
* Perform site visits to coordinate the commissioning plan, schedules, and checklist to ensure all commissioning activities and performance testing are executed efficiently
* Suggest improvements in commissioning execution plan or procedures/processes based on lessons learned
* Maintain and develop key strategic relationships with major vendors, suppliers, and contractors throughout the energy storage industry
* Support value-engineering and process improvement efforts by sharing project-specific lessons learned
** Required

Qualifications and Skills:

*** Educational background in Engineering or a related field
* At least 5 years of relevant experience in commissioning and/or systems engineering within the renewable energy sector
* Hands-on experience in battery storage systems, medium voltage stations, and/or related products/systems
* Proficient in the specification, technical bid analysis, and procurement of major equipment such as inverters, transformers, switch gear, etc
* Hands-on experience in system engineering and a solid understanding of related regulatory standards, including NEC/UL code compliance
* Proficient in MV Electrical Installations, Ampacity Calculations, Short circuit/load flow, Protective Device Coordination, Arc Flash, Grounding per IEEE
80, and other relevant design topics
* Excellent time management skills; able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a broad variety of issues, initiatives, and objectives concurrently
* e-STORAGE is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
** e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow…