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Fullmark Energy · 2 months ago

Director, Technical Services

Chicago, IL

Contract

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Fullmark Energy is unlocking the potential of energy storage to accelerate renewables and enhance grid reliability. The Director of Technical Services will lead the technical strategy and engineering design of the BESS portfolio, ensuring technical excellence across the project lifecycle.

EnergyPower GridRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Define and implement technical standards, specifications, and best practices across the BESS lifecycle to ensure design consistency, safety, and quality in all projects

Serve as the technical authority for the engineering team, leading system design, integration, and performance optimization to meet all technical and operational goals

Develop and maintain standardized engineering design packages, contract exhibits, system architectures, and documentation to align with industry codes and company best practices

Partner with the Development team to provide technical input during site selection, interconnection studies, permitting, and preliminary design stages

Review and validate energy models, equipment specifications, and system configurations to ensure technical accuracy and feasibility

Evaluate project sites for technical feasibility, including grid proximity, interconnection potential, and environmental constraints

Lead utility coordination and implementation of interconnection agreements, ensuring compliance with technical, permitting, and regulatory requirements

Support technical due diligence and commercial efforts for new projects, acquisitions, and partnerships, contributing expertise to RFP responses, vendor assessments, and risk evaluations

Oversee all technical activities during project execution, including design reviews, inspections, audits, and third-party engineering coordination

Review commissioning and testing plans, including FAT, SAT, and pre-COD validation, ensuring systems meet safety, performance, and compliance criteria

Manage the transition from project execution to operations, coordinating with Operations and Asset Management teams for post-COD readiness, maintenance, and performance monitoring

Lead root cause analysis and issue resolution for complex technical challenges, promoting continuous improvement and cross-functional learning

Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NERC, FERC) while fostering a culture of safety and quality

Build and lead a high-performing engineering team, defining roles, managing consultants and vendors, and overseeing scope, deliverables, and timelines

Conduct internal technical reviews and optimization workshops to validate system designs, integration strategies, and overall project performance

Qualification

Battery Energy Storage SystemsElectrical EngineeringTechnical Team ManagementSCADA SystemsPower ElectronicsProject DevelopmentISO/RTO OperationsPMP CertificationPE CertificationERCOT ProcessesCAISO ProcessesProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills