Project Manager / Project Engineer (Utility-Scale BESS Projects)

Trina Storage North America is hiring a Project Manager / Project Engineer to support the execution of utility-scale battery energy storage projects. The role combines project management and engineering support, including schedule and progress tracking, coordination of engineering activities, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and resource plans for assigned BESS projects
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Sales, Services) to keep execution aligned with project objectives and deliverables
• Proactively identify and escalate risks and obstacles that may impact project timelines or budget
• Prepare and present project status reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Manage any third-party engineering or service contracts; and
• All other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management
• Support engineering activities required for BESS project execution, working closely with senior engineers and the Project Director
• Assist in resolving technical and contractual matters under the guidance of senior team members
• Participate in and help coordinate design reviews with Customers, EPCs, and OEMs, and track resulting action items
• Document and help resolve non-conformities identified during the construction phase
• Support the pre-qualification process between external vendors, internal engineering, and procurement
• Format and control engineering documents for external stakeholder readiness; and
• All other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or engineering support
• Basic understanding of BESS, PCS, and EMS concepts, or a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn quickly
• Excellent English verbal and writing skills
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and communicate results
• Demonstrated mission driven project management experience and an advanced planning mindset to address schedule and resource constraints
• Strong learning agility — comfortable picking up new technical concepts, tools, and processes independently
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to work autonomously across multiple responsibilities and deliver on commitments
• Works dynamically, across multiple international teams and projects concurrently, in a technical business environment
• Enthusiasm for the Renewable Energy industry
• Prior exposure to power, energy storage, or EPC projects
• ability to speak Mandarin