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How to Apply for Senior Preconstruction Project Engineer - Battery Storage

at Plus Power

🏢 About Plus Power

Plus Power is at the forefront of the renewable energy transition, specializing in large-scale battery energy storage systems that stabilize and green the grid. Their remote-first culture and focus on cutting-edge technology make them an exciting place for engineers passionate about climate impact and innovation.

About This Role

As a Senior Preconstruction Project Engineer, you will be the technical backbone of early-stage projects, assessing technologies and site layouts to optimize value and minimize risks. Your work directly shapes the feasibility and success of utility-scale battery storage projects, from concept through financial close.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing a site layout drawing in AutoCAD to identify optimization opportunities, followed by a call with the development team to discuss technology options for a new project. Afternoon could involve analyzing cost data to update a financial model, then a site visit to assess geotechnical conditions and meet with local stakeholders.

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🎯 Who Plus Power Is Looking For

  • An engineer with 6+ years in power, energy, or renewables, ideally with direct BESS experience, who can speak fluently about battery chemistries, balance of plant, and grid interconnection.
  • A strategic thinker who balances technical rigor with commercial awareness, capable of developing cost estimates and schedules that feed into financial models.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and comfortable reviewing civil, electrical, and structural drawings to identify risks and optimization opportunities.
  • A proactive communicator who thrives in a remote environment, able to lead site visits and stakeholder meetings with confidence.

📝 Tips for Applying to Plus Power

1

Highlight specific BESS projects you've worked on, detailing your role in site layout, technology selection, or cost estimation.

2

Quantify your impact: e.g., 'Reduced project costs by 15% through optimized battery sizing and layout.'

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Tailor your resume to emphasize cross-functional collaboration with development, finance, and construction teams.

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In your cover letter, explicitly connect your experience to Plus Power's mission of 'empowering a greener grid'.

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Prepare a portfolio or case study of a past preconstruction project you led, including risks identified and solutions implemented.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your hands-on experience with energy storage technologies and how you've evaluated trade-offs between cost, performance, and risk.", 'Your ability to develop detailed cost estimates and schedules that align with financial valuation models.', "Examples of de-risking strategies you've implemented in past projects, such as site layout optimization or technology selection.", 'Your enthusiasm for remote work and self-driven project management across multiple time zones.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Plus Power's project portfolio on their website to understand the scale and technology mix they deploy.
  • → Read recent news about their partnerships or project announcements to gauge market positioning.
  • → Study their approach to grid interconnection and any innovative contracting strategies they use.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the latest trends in battery storage, such as long-duration storage or hybrid projects.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you assess technical risks in a BESS project and prioritize de-risking actions.
2 Describe a time you had to balance project value against risk; what trade-offs did you make?
3 How do you approach developing a capital cost estimate for a greenfield battery storage site?
4 Explain your experience with AutoCAD and how you use it to review and improve engineering drawings.
5 What do you see as the biggest technical challenge facing battery storage development today, and how would you address it?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on construction experience; this role is preconstruction, emphasizing early-stage feasibility and design.
  • Avoid vague statements about 'renewable energy' without specific BESS knowledge—demonstrate deep technical understanding.
  • Don't overlook the importance of financial acumen; be ready to discuss how your work feeds into project valuation.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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