BESS Operations Engineer

Intersect Power

. Own the technical performance, safety, and reliability of Intersect’s utility-scale battery energy storage fleet .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $200,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the technical performance and reliability of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), with a strong focus on root cause analysis, operational data evaluation, and collaboration with field teams and OEMs to enhance system performance and safety.

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Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering5+ Years Of Engineering Experience In Utility-Scale Power GenerationDirect Operational Experience Supporting Utility-Scale BESS ProjectsDeep Technical Familiarity With BESS ArchitecturesProven Track Record Leading Root Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Root Cause AnalysisBESS Data EvaluationTelemetry Data AnalysisElectrical Design ReviewMechanical Design ReviewOperational Metrics TrackingCorrective Action ImplementationPerformance Guarantee EnforcementHardware/Software Upgrade EvaluationContinuous Improvement Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical CapabilitySafety-First MindsetCollaboration With Field TeamsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication With External Vendors

Tools & Technologies

Battery Management System (BMS)Power Conversion System (PCS)Thermal Management System (TMS)Energy Management System (EMS)Operational Telemetry Systems

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale Battery Energy StorageOperational History AnalysisEquipment Fault ResolutionPortfolio-Wide Performance TrendsSite Interconnection Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the technical performance, safety, and reliability of Intersect’s utility-scale battery energy storage fleet
Analyze operational data and lead root cause analyses on equipment faults
Partner with field teams and OEMs to resolve complex technical issues and minimize downtime
Review equipment faults, failures, operational history, and telemetry data
Recommend and implement corrective actions to improve fleet reliability
Travel to operating sites to assess physical equipment conditions and support field troubleshooting
Coordinate and validate BESS data collection and report availability, capacity, State of Charge (SOC), cycling, and key operational metrics
Evaluate portfolio-wide performance trends and identify hardware/software upgrades
Track BESS warranties with asset managers and enforce performance guarantees
Engage external vendors and OEMs to resolve deep technical issues
Review design drawings, engineering calculations, and operational procedures
Document operational lessons learned to drive continuous improvement across project development, engineering, and construction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory
5+ years of engineering experience in utility-scale power generation or storage
Direct operational experience supporting utility-scale (>100 MW) BESS projects
Deep technical familiarity with BESS architectures, including cells, modules, racks, BMS, PCS, TMS, and EMS
Proven track record leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on complex electrical, thermal, or controls failures
Strong analytical capability evaluating BESS telemetry and historian data, including availability, capacity retention, SOC calibration, cycling limits, and ramp rates
Experience reviewing electrical/mechanical design drawings, calculations, and site interconnection requirements
Ability to travel up to 25% to operating sites across Texas and other portfolio regions
Safety-first mindset aligned with Intersect’s core values
Candidates must be located within 60 miles of the listed location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity Grant providing a meaningful stake in the parent company
100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
Unlimited PTO
Two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July and end of year)
Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents
Family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven
Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions
Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through Wellhub+
$150 monthly food stipend
$150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet
Pet insurance allowance
Full home office setup
Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits
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