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ENGIE North America Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Engineering Senior Advisor - Energy Storage (BESS)

Broomfield, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$131K/yr - $201K/yr

10+ years exp

ENGIE North America Inc. is a leader in the Zero-Carbon Transition, seeking an Energy Storage Engineer – Senior Advisor to serve as a subject matter expert in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role involves leading technical development, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating across departments to deliver high-quality energy solutions.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy StorageGreen BuildingOil and GasPower GridRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for energy storage design and engineering within the Development Engineering team, guiding technical decisions across the BESS portfolio

Develop and enhance technical specifications for BESS components—including battery enclosures, inverters, auxiliary power systems, and EMS/SCADA—ensuring performance, reliability, and safety

Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning, including resolving RFIs, addressing field issues, and ensuring design intent is met

Collaborate across internal teams—engineering, development, procurement—and manage external consultants to ensure cost-effective, timely, and technically sound project execution

Oversee BESS plant design activities, including coordination with Owner’s Engineers to review design packages (30%, 60%, 90%, IFP/IFC), electrical studies, and vendor submittals, while advising on battery technology selection and system optimization

Champion environmental health and safety in all electrical engineering and design aspects of ENGIE’s renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices

Lead fire protection and safety code compliance reviews for BESS installations, integrating regulatory requirements into system design and execution

Qualification

Battery Energy Storage SystemsUtility-scale energy storageElectrical engineering standardsEnergy storage technologiesSCADA/control system integrationCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required

Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, including three (3) years in energy storage

Proven experience in utility-scale AC and DC-coupled energy storage systems, including medium voltage collection systems and HV substation design

Deep understanding of energy storage technologies, inverters, suppliers, and associated electrical studies for BESS plant integration

Familiarity with energy storage use cases, financial modeling tools, and SCADA/control system integration for project optimization

Working knowledge of industry codes and standards such as NFPA 855, UL9540/UL9540A, and NESC, with ability to apply them in real-world project design and execution

Must be available to travel domestically up to 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips

Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license/clean driving record; for the ability to drive to site locations

Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Preferred

Advanced degrees and Professional Engineering (PE) licensure bring added value to the role

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

ESPP

Generous paid time off including wellness days

Holidays and leave programs

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match

Supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits