ON.energy · 2 hours ago
Senior Project Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. The Senior Project Engineer will support the engineering execution of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects for data centers, managing technical scopes and coordinating with various teams to ensure project milestones are met.
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Responsibilities
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 contact 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
Qualification
Required
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)
Basic understanding of Civil, Mechanical, and Structural work
Ability to read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings
Ability to manage subcontractors and drive schedule of Engineering activities
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Ability to problem solve issues and have an 'outside the box' mentality
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
Able to produce clear and concise documentation
Strong work ethic
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with clients and staff in a team
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills
Ability to travel to project sites across the U.S. as needed (up to 30%)
Preferred
Experience working on EPC or design-build projects in the energy or critical infrastructure sector in North America
Familiarity with commissioning protocols and QA/QC procedures for electrical systems
PE or EIT certification is a plus
Benefits
401(k) match
Health
Vision
Dental
Paid time off
Company holidays
Company
ON.energy
Battery storage IPP. A fully-integrated energy storage developer, technology company and asset owner. using proprietary software.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$262.6MKey Investors
Lombard Odier Investment ManagersLive Oak BankUltra Capital
2025-01-28Debt Financing· $77.6M
2024-04-25Debt Financing· $25M
2023-12-20Debt Financing· $40M
Leadership Team
Alan Cooper
Chief Executive Officer
Ricardo de Azevedo
Chief Technology Officer
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