BESS Lead Field Engineer - Construction Services

TAKKION is a company specializing in construction services, and they are seeking a BESS Lead Field Engineer to serve as the primary on-site technical authority for Battery Energy Storage System projects. This role involves bridging engineering, construction, and commissioning to ensure installations comply with design and standards, while providing real-time support and leading engineering coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the on-site engineering lead for all BESS-related technical matters
• Serve as the primary interface between Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, OEMs, and subcontractors
• Provide technical direction and clarification to field teams
• Support multiple BESS projects as assigned
• Interpret and support IFC drawings, specifications, and OEM documentation
• Review and respond to RFIs and field engineering questions
• Support redlines and as-built documentation development
• Identify constructability issues and recommend practical field solutions
• Manage customer submittals, RFI’s, materials tracking, and other FE duties as assigned
• Support installation of battery containers, racks, PCS, MV/LV transformers, cabling, grounding, and auxiliary systems
• Verify installations align with OEM requirements, NEC, NFPA, and project specifications
• Coordinate resolution of design deviations and technical non-conformances
• Assist Quality and Safety teams with technical input as needed
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• Coordinate with OEM commissioning engineers and third-party inspectors
• Review commissioning procedures, test plans, and results for technical accuracy
• Assist with punch list resolution and system turnover
• Troubleshoot field issues related to electrical systems, controls, communications, and integration
• Lead technical root cause analysis for field issues and system failures
• Support schedule recovery by proactively resolving technical constraints
• Escalate risks and recommendations to project leadership
• Maintain accurate field engineering logs and reports
• Support engineering change notices (ECNs) and design revisions
• Assist with turnover packages, including as-builts and O&M documentation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline (or equivalent field experience)
• 7+ years of experience in power, renewable energy, or utility-scale electrical construction
• Direct experience with BESS installations, commissioning, or EPC execution
• Strong understanding of high-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and BESS-related standards
• Ability to travel extensively and work in active construction environments
• Experience leading field engineers or technical site teams
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery systems, PCS, EMS, and SCADA integration
• Experience working directly with OEMs and utility interconnection teams
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or progress toward licensure)