Project Engineer
Posted 6 Apr 2026
Advertised as “Senior Project Engineer - BESS”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
ON.energy is setting the standard for large load interconnection. ON’s patented AI UPS™ is a medium-voltage UPS that serves as a firewall, protecting the data center from the grid, and the grid from the data center. With multiple gigawatts currently under construction, we are enabling grid-safe data centers.
Location: Remote considered / Hybrid in Houston, TX or Tysons, VA preferred
Travel: 20-30% travel to project sites in the US
Overview:
- Support the end-to-end engineering execution of BESS projects for data centers, from development to commissioning.Manage the technical scope of projects and serve as the technical point of contract to the project manager.
- Coordinate with internal engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project milestones are met.
- Collaborate with customers, EPC contractors, OEMs, and design consultants on integration of BESS with data center electrical infrastructure.
- Review and validate system designs (electrical, civil, mechanical) and vendor submittals to ensure technical compliance and quality.
- Design and develop Single line diagrams, Schematics, Wiring diagrams for Battery storage systems
- Prepare Electrical Equipment Specifications, Data Sheets, Purchase Requisitions and Bid evaluations for inverters, Switchgear, Transformers and other electrical equipment as required
- Develop Short circuit, load flow, and arc flash studies using software such as ETAP.
- Assist in developing project schedules, procurement plans, and technical documentation.
- Conduct site walks and support field activities during installation and commissioning.
- Participate in Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) of BESS components and systems.
- Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies in coordination with Project Management.
- Ensure all work is compliant with relevant codes (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA) and On Energy Storage’s internal standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in project engineering, preferably within the BESS, electrical infrastructure, or data center sectors.
- Familiarity with energy storage systems (CATL, Sungrow, Tesla, etc.) and high-voltage infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and equipment layouts.
- Strong understanding of the electrical system design, system studies, relay coordination, and protection & control.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, power system study programs (Ex. ETAP, SKM).