Bavana Partners · 2 days ago
Senior Engineer, BESS Projects
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBavana Partners is seeking a Senior Engineer for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The Project Engineer will oversee engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring technical excellence and on-time delivery.
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Responsibilities
Lead engineering execution from conceptual design through commissioning and operational readiness on utility-scale BESS projects
Act as the technical interface between internal teams and external partners, including utilities, EPCs, OEMs, and EMS providers
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, finance, operations, commercial) to resolve technical risks and drive alignment
Oversee EMS, SCADA, control architectures, and electrical/mechanical system integration
Review, evaluate, and approve system designs, performance models, interconnection documentation, and vendor submittals
Support and coordinate system commissioning and performance validation in collaboration with EPCs, OEMs, and EMS vendors
Contribute to the development of standardized engineering processes, tools, and templates to enable scalable project execution
Support technical contract reviews and negotiations related to EPC scopes and major equipment procurement, with a clear understanding of cost, risk, and project economics
Identify technical risks early, apply value engineering where appropriate, and capture lessons learned to continuously improve execution
Manage the technical handover from commissioning to operations, ensuring readiness and long-term performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years of engineering experience, including at least 1-2 years focused on utility-scale BESS projects ideally in Texas
Experience supporting engineering functions on renewable or energy infrastructure projects
Strong foundation in power systems, controls, EMS, and SCADA
Working knowledge of ERCOT interconnection processes, metering requirements, and grid compliance
Experience using engineering tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, or equivalent platforms
Proven ability to review and validate detailed engineering and technical documentation
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
Familiarity with utility interconnection agreements and commissioning procedures
Experience with software-based control logic and automation system integration
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts across disciplines
Comfortable operating in fast-moving project environments with evolving scopes
Demonstrates integrity, safety awareness, and a continuous improvement mindset
Collaborative team player who fosters inclusive, high-performance engineering teams
Company
Bavana Partners
Bavana Partners is a leading professional services firm that offers executive search and selection, as well as permanent and interim recruitment solutions to global energy organisations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase