Electrical Engineer - BESS

Connect Staffing is hiring an Electrical Engineer with experience in battery energy storage and solar inverters for a renewable energy/solar inverter and battery storage systems manufacturer in Houston, TX. In this role, you will troubleshoot and test solar inverters and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the field and lab, lead root cause analyses, and create and maintain field service procedures. This is a highly technical, customer-facing role with direct involvement in growing clean energy infrastructure across North America.

Pay: $30–$45/hr

Location: Houston, TX 50% Travel Required.

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Primary workplace language(s): English/Mandarin

Work Environment: Field and laboratory settings; some hybrid/onsite depending on assignment

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and test solar inverters and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the field and in the lab using PQA analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Lead root cause analyses and prepare technical reports for customers on inverter faults, battery issues, and utility grid transients.
• Create and update field service procedures covering installation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Work with customer SCADA engineers to configure system communications and operating parameters.
• Track and manage technical issues from customers and field service teams using Airtable, and analyze failure trends to recommend proactive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with R&D engineering on technical documentation, design improvement feedback, and component research for field alternatives.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 years of experience in electrical engineering with hands-on work on solar inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or related power electronics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with SCADA systems for solar or storage plant configuration and commissioning.
• Familiarity with Airtable or similar issue-tracking and workflow management platforms.
• Background in field service engineering, including on-site commissioning or troubleshooting at utility-scale solar or storage sites.
• Exposure to grid interconnection concepts, utility grid transients, or power quality analysis.
• Experience coordinating with overseas R&D or manufacturing teams on technical documentation or design reviews.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience using test and diagnostic equipment such as PQA analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to customers and internal teams in English.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Electrical Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Power Electronics Engineer, Battery Storage Engineer, BESS Engineer, Solar Inverter Engineer, Energy Storage Systems Engineer, Field Applications Engineer, Service Engineer, Commissioning Engineer.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug screen required.
• Background check required.
• E-Verify / work authorization required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• No visa/legal sponsorship.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit / Paycard.
• Health and dental benefits available.
• Earn referral bonuses.

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

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