Senior Preconstruction Project Engineer - Battery Storage

Core responsibilities:

• Assess energy storage technologies and site layout options to deliver maximum project value while minimizing execution and operating risks
• Analyze, assess, and present project technical risks and determine de-risking solutions
• Develop project capital and operational cost estimates and milestone schedules for project financial valuation models
• Provide technical and project management support throughout the development cycle, including site visits, interfacing with consultants, and supporting meetings with local authorities
• Support offtake, equipment procurement, and engineering/construction contracting activities to move projects toward Notice to Proceed (NTP)

This role contributes to transforming North American electric grids into cleaner and more versatile critical infrastructure through energy storage development, helping solve hard climate problems while operating profitably.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in technical roles
• Experience in Power, Energy, Renewables, or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with industry terminology knowledge
• Knowledge of energy storage development value proposition and technical fundamentals
• Experience with technical-commercial contract negotiations for offtake, equipment supply, engineering, and construction agreements
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to travel domestically approximately 25% of the time

Highly competitive total compensation from a leading energy storage developer. Flexible work from home or hybrid options from offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, New York, Palm Beach, and Birmingham. Expected salary begins at $120,000 with potential for more based on experience and qualifications. Eligible for annual bonus program. Comprehensive benefits include unlimited vacation, flexible remote work, work from home stipend, educational assistance, parental leave, and opportunities for in-person connection and learning/growth.

Plus Power is an energy storage market leader with a 10+ GW portfolio across more than 25 states, transforming North American electric grids into cleaner and more versatile critical infrastructure through standalone energy storage projects that provide critical services to wholesale electric markets.