BESS​/Microgrid Engineer

BESS / Microgrid Engineer

GREENLINK ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC
• Rockford, IL 61109 • $100,000 - $130,000 a year
• Full-time

• Lead technical design of battery energy storage systems and commercial microgrid architectures
• Define system sizing, electrical configurations, and integration strategies for solar PV + storage and grid-interactive energy systems
• Evaluate site electrical infrastructure, load characteristics, and operational objectives to determine optimal system design
• Support selection of batteries, inverters, PCS systems, transformers, switch gear, and other balance-of-system components
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, AHJ requirements, and utility interconnection standards

• Develop and validate performance models for energy storage and microgrid systems
• Evaluate operational strategies, including peak shaving, load shifting, resiliency, and islanding capabilities
• Analyze system stability and performance under normal operation and contingency scenarios
• Support production modeling and long-term performance projections for project development and financing

• Partner with Sales, Development, and Operations teams to support technical feasibility and system optimization
• Work closely with solar engineers, electrical designers, and installation teams to ensure constructable designs
• Evaluate vendor equipment specifications and performance characteristics
• Provide technical guidance during procurement, installation, and commissioning phases

• Identify technical risks early in project development and recommend mitigation strategies
• Evaluate design tradeoffs related to performance, cost, resiliency, and operational flexibility
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis during commissioning and system operations
• Maintain accurate documentation, system models, and as-built engineering records

• Contribute to the development of engineering standards for storage and microgrid systems
• Evaluate emerging technologies and integration strategies
• Support internal knowledge development across solar, storage, and energy optimization platforms

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of experience in energy storage, power systems engineering, microgrids, or distributed energy systems
• Strong understanding of battery energy storage systems, power conversion systems, and grid-interactive energy infrastructure
• Experience designing or supporting solar + storage or microgrid projects
• Familiarity with electrical system modeling tools or performance modeling methodologies
• Working knowledge of NEC, interconnection requirements, and utility coordination
• Ability to evaluate system behavior and make sound engineering decisions across multiple design constraints
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and commercial teams

• Experience with microgrid controls, grid-forming or grid-following inverter architectures
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, EMS platforms, or microgrid control strategies
• Experience integrating solar PV, storage, and building loads into coordinated systems
• Exposure to commercial or industrial energy projects
• Experience supporting TPO or financed energy infrastructure projects

Salary range: $100,000 – $130,000
, depending on experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Life insurance

Greenlink is building an integrated commercial energy platform where solar, storage, and intelligent energy systems work together to deliver long-term performance.

Engineers in this role will help define how advanced energy systems are designed and deployed for commercial customers
, with the opportunity to work on projects that combine solar, storage, and resilient microgrid infrastructure.

This role offers meaningful technical ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to help shape the engineering foundation of a growing clean energy company.