Climate17 · 1 day ago
Commissioning Engineer - Battery Energy Storage
Honolulu Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expClimate17 is a fast-growing renewable energy company delivering advanced storage and power solutions across commercial and industrial projects in Hawaii. They are seeking a BESS Commissioning Engineer to take ownership of field testing, integration, and start-up for battery energy storage assets, ensuring systems perform safely and to specification.
Professional ServicesRecruitingRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Oliver Hastie
Responsibilities
Preparing and executing commissioning plans based on project drawings and system design documents
Checking and testing electrical and communication systems before and after energization
Configuring and verifying protection relays, inverters, PCS, BMS, and EMS parameters
Running functional checks—protection trips, dispatch commands, grid response behaviors, and control sequences
Conducting system performance evaluations such as charge/discharge tests and round‑trip efficiency runs
Integrating SCADA and data communication links and confirming telemetry accuracy
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve field issues across electrical, control, and network systems
Coordinate with project managers, utilities, and vendors to align testing, witness events, and acceptance milestones
Maintain and close out commissioning records: test data, redlines, and equipment settings backups
Champion field safety standards and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E/855, UL 9540, and site‑specific procedures
Deliver concise reporting and end‑user training to support smooth handover and long‑term operations
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable technical experience
3+ years in commissioning or field engineering involving energy storage, inverters, or medium-voltage systems
Skilled with test instruments (multimeter, insulation tester, IR camera, torque tools)
Practical understanding of Modbus TCP/RTU; exposure to DNP3 or IEC‑61850 helpful
Competent reading and marking up SLDs, control schematics, and network diagrams
Experience with protection relays (SEL, GE, Schneider), inverter setup, and BMS/EMS systems
Valid driver's license, ability to travel locally, and up-to-date NFPA 70E/OSHA safety training
Preferred
Previous work on PV or hybrid solar‑storage projects
Involvement in utility or AHJ witness testing (e.g., with HECO)
Familiarity with EMS platforms, SCADA historians, and remote monitoring systems
Certifications such as NETA II/III, NICET, or SEL University, plus First Aid/CPR
Company
Climate17
Climate17 is a recruitment firm specializing in renewable energy and sustainability, providing talent acquisition services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Carlos Soria
Founder & Director
David Blake
Founder & Director
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