BESS Field Commissioning Coordinator

Overview

We're looking for a BESS Field Commissioning Coordinator (Entry Level) on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2). Join a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) developer and support the on-site commissioning team as an entry-level Commissioning Coordinator. You will help coordinate daily field activities during installation. Additionally, you will help with quality checks, plant testing, commissioning, and startup of BESS (and, where applicable, solar coupled) power systems.

Working under the direction of the Commissioning Manager and project leadership, you will assist with jobsite safety practices, documentation, status reporting, and turnover tracking, while learning commissioning processes and standards. This position is for a recent two-year college graduate who is eager to develop technical and field experience in utility-scale energy projects.

Location:

US travel and stay at project locations for the duration of commissioning activities. Travel up to 75%. When not on site, support the team remotely with documentation, progress tracking, and coordination (including support for remote monitoring tools as assigned).

Reports To:

Commissioning Manager / Lead

• Participate in the site safety program, attend toolbox talks, and follow all safety procedures and permit requirements
• Coordinate with EPC/OEM teams to track commissioning activities, open items, and upcoming test windows; escalate risks to the Commissioning Manager
• Provide daily/weekly status updates (progress, open issues, and needs) using standard templates and reporting tools
• Help coordinate third-party testing activities (e.g., substation, metering) by confirming schedules, access, and document needs
• Support energization readiness by tracking prerequisites and ensuring required documentation is available to the team
• Review test requirements and contractual test criteria with the team to understand scope and documentation needs (training provided)
• Coordinate with Engineering, Commissioning, and Project Management to confirm testing prerequisites and required support resources

• Associate degree (two-year college) in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) (preferred) or a closely related technical program
• Electrical fundamentals from EET coursework (AC/DC circuits, basic power calculations, and safe measurement practices)
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment nameplates (training provided for site-specific standards)
• Introductory familiarity with three-phase power systems and electrical equipment (switch gear, breakers, transformers, meters) through EET coursework or hands-on Training
• Comfort working around electrical equipment; understand the importance of LOTO, PPE, and electrical safety practices (NFPA 70E awareness)