BESS Engineer

Overview

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

• Serve as a technical and commercial advisor supporting the operational performance of BESS, solar, and hybrid renewable energy assets.
• Monitor asset performance against availability targets, performance guarantees, and financial objectives, identifying underperformance and recommending corrective actions.
• Interpret EPC agreements, OEM warranties, service agreements, and interconnection requirements, translating contractual obligations into operational KPIs and workflows.
• Support EMS, SCADA, and data analytics activities, including SoC/SoH assessment, fleet health monitoring, and degradation analysis.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and operational readiness activities, coordinating across vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
• Prepare clear, client‑facing technical reports, dashboards, and presentations communicating asset health, risks, and optimization opportunities.
• Track and assess evolving regulatory and market requirements across ISO markets (e.g., NYISO, ISO‑NE, CAISO) and their implications for asset operations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Arup to deliver integrated advisory and engineering services.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in energy storage, solar, renewable energy asset management, or power systems operations.
• Hands‑on experience with BESS operations, commissioning, EMS/SCADA systems, or asset performance monitoring.
• Working knowledge of EPC contracts, OEM warranties, service agreements, and performance guarantees.
• Familiarity with ISO energy markets (e.g., NYISO, ISO‑NE, CAISO) and storage participation or interconnection requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical and contractual topics for clients and stakeholders.

Arup offers a comprehensive benefits program, including competitive pay, profit sharing, 401(k) with company match, health and welfare security, paid time off, learning opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Arup is an equal‑opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.