This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a BESS Operations Engineer based in Canada.
Join a growing clean energy team focused on improving the safety, reliability, and performance of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). As a BESS Operations Engineer, you will take ownership of the technical performance of a large-scale energy storage portfolio, combining engineering expertise, operational data analysis, and hands-on troubleshooting. You will investigate equipment failures, lead root cause analyses, and collaborate with field teams and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to minimize downtime and strengthen asset reliability.
By monitoring critical metrics such as availability, capacity retention, State of Charge (SOC), and cycling performance, you will identify opportunities to optimize fleet-wide operations. You will also contribute to engineering standards, warranty management, and continuous improvement across the asset lifecycle. This opportunity is suited to an experienced electrical engineer who is passionate about energy storage, safety, and advancing reliable infrastructure for the clean energy transition.
Lead troubleshooting and technical investigations into battery energy storage system faults, equipment failures, and operational issues, using equipment histories, telemetry, and other operational data to minimize downtime and safety risks.
Conduct detailed root cause analyses of electrical, thermal, and control-system failures, translating findings into corrective actions and long-term reliability improvements.
Travel to operating sites to assess equipment conditions, independently support field troubleshooting, and provide actionable technical recommendations to field teams.
Coordinate and validate BESS data collection to ensure accurate reporting of availability, capacity, State of Charge (SOC), cycling behavior, and other critical operational performance indicators.
Collaborate with performance engineers to evaluate portfolio-wide trends, identify recurring issues, and recommend hardware or software upgrades that improve safety, reliability, and energy output.
Monitor and manage battery storage warranties in collaboration with asset managers, accounting for differences in OEM architectures and contractual requirements to protect asset value and enforce performance guarantees.
Build and maintain strong technical relationships with OEMs and external vendors, coordinating the resolution of complex issues and evaluating relevant industry innovations.
Review engineering design drawings, electrical and mechanical calculations, and site interconnection requirements to ensure technical quality and operational readiness.
Evaluate operational procedures and technical documentation produced by internal and external teams, ensuring alignment with engineering standards and safety expectations.
Document lessons learned from operating assets and use these insights to improve future project development, engineering, construction, and operational practices.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the long-term performance and lifecycle management of the energy storage portfolio.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required; a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or PhD is preferred.
At least five years of engineering experience in utility-scale power generation or energy storage, including direct operational support for utility-scale battery energy storage projects exceeding 100 MW.
Strong technical understanding of BESS architectures and components, including battery cells, modules, racks, battery management systems (BMS),…
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