DESRI · 8 hours ago
Associate, Asset Management (BESS)
Greenwood Village, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yrDESRI is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States, seeking a talented Asset Management Associate focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The role involves managing the operational and financial performance of utility-scale battery storage assets, while collaborating with a team to optimize portfolio performance and ensure compliance with various operational standards.
Renewables & Environment
Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day asset management of BESS projects, with accountability for availability, degradation management, warranty compliance, and lifecycle performance
Monitor and analyze battery performance metrics including state of charge, cycling behavior, round-trip efficiency, degradation trends, and availability
Coordinate with operations, maintenance providers, integrators, OEMs, and monitoring platform vendors to diagnose and resolve operational issues, alarms, or equipment failures
Support and execute dispatch optimization strategies across market participation, tolling arrangements, or contracted revenue structures
Oversee revenue generation from energy, capacity, and ancillary services, while monitoring operating costs and budget adherence
Prepare asset-level financial reporting, forecasts, and variance analyses, identifying opportunities to enhance asset value and improve performance
Partner with finance and accounting teams to validate settlements, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain compliance with internal controls
Manage and monitor key contracts, including O&M agreements, long-term service agreements (LTSAs), warranties, interconnection agreements, and market participation contracts
Track compliance with performance guarantees, availability thresholds, degradation assumptions, safety requirements, and reporting obligations
Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements
Track and analyze KPIs to support strategies that maximize asset life, minimize downtime, and inform capital planning decisions
Stay current on BESS technology developments, market rules, regulatory changes, and safety standards to ensure compliance and identify optimization opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, renewable energy, business administration, or a related field required
Demonstrated experience in asset management, operations, project management, or a related role within energy, infrastructure, or power markets
Familiarity with battery energy storage systems is required
Solid understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, and contract management
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical, commercial, and external stakeholder teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel quarterly to assigned assets, as well as for team and stakeholder meetings
Preferred
Experience with grid services, power markets, or related technologies strongly preferred
Benefits
Variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus (guaranteed in the first year of hire)
Medical and prescription drug coverage
401(k) contribution matching
Paid time off
Wellness reimbursement
Family-building benefits
Charitable gift-matching program
Company
DESRI
DESRI is a leading renewable energy company that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects throughout the United States.
Founded in 2010
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Robert Schoenherr
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
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