BESS Commissioning Manager

Job Title: BESS Commissioning Manager

Job Description

Join a pioneering team as a Commissioning Manager, dedicated to one of the world's largest Battery Energy Storage System Developers. Your primary responsibilities include conducting plant testing, performance evaluations, GIA/PPA testing, and the startup of Battery Energy Storage Systems and Solar Coupled Power systems. As the Owner's representative, you will oversee compliance, safety, startup, commissioning, and testing aspects of the energy storage system.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety programs and audits.
• Support PPA Testing with customers.
• Assist with GIA Testing alongside the Transmission Operator.
• Manage test energy forecasts with customers.
• Collaborate with the ICCP IT SCADA Team and SCADA PM/Lead for functional checks.
• Work with SCADA Integrator and Execution Commissioning Project Manager to develop a commissioning schedule based on mechanical completion.
• Execute site acceptance testing with SCADA integrator and Commissioning Manager.
• Support CEWIS Critical Point Checkout including alarm checks.
• Perform OEM Testing and Plant Balancing.
• Conduct Capacity Testing and notification of AVR/AGC support.
• Review performance data for any deficiencies.

Essential Skills

• Thorough understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems installation and startup.
• Proficiency in the commissioning process creation.
• In-depth knowledge of containerized systems, skids, controllers/SCADA, transformers, and combiners.
• Expertise in DC systems (0-2,000Vdc) and AC systems (480V-34.5kV).
• Experience with control and SCADA systems troubleshooting.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with third parties and executives.
• Capability to effectively organize and strategize schedules and plans.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or professional electrical career in power systems construction and startup.
• Experience with a minimum of 100MW-hr or 5 energy storage systems in commissioning.
• Experience with BESS is mandatory.
• Proficiency with SCADA systems is preferred.

Work Environment

This role requires up to 25% travel within the United States to project locations for testing purposes. The remaining work is primarily remote, focusing on support through SCADA monitoring. Candidates must be able to operate a motor vehicle for commuting between two working locations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Juno Beach, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.