What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Applications Engineer, BESS position at Koch Business Solutions, LP?
Your Job
We are seeking a Senior Applications Engineer with deep expertise in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to serve as the technical lead for large-scale energy storage projects across the U.S. You will leverage your operational knowledge and market participation experience in front-of-the-meter, behind-the-meter, and critical infrastructure applications to design, integrate, commission, and validate high-performance energy storage solutions. This role ideally works out of our Scottsdale office but is open to working remotely.
Our Team
You will join a dynamic engineering team focused on delivering cutting-edge energy storage solutions. Our group works closely with project developers, system integrators, and market operators to ensure successful implementation and optimization of BESS projects that support grid reliability and customer objectives.
What You Will Do
- Lead the technical design and execution of energy storage projects, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and market strategies
- Develop and oversee comprehensive system integration plans, including EMS implementation and commissioning activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, project management, and operations teams to validate system performance and troubleshoot issues
- Apply expertise in front-of-the-meter, behind-the-meter, and critical infrastructure storage applications to optimize system design and market participation
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing project outcomes and identifying opportunities for enhanced reliability and value creation
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with contractors, vendors, and clients to communicate project status and resolve technical challenges
- Travel is approximately 25%, with more as needed
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Demonstrated operational experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in the U.S. energy market
- Proven ability to lead technical aspects of system design, integration, commissioning, and performance validation
- Experience in Energy Management System (EMS) implementation and controls for large-scale battery projects
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's degree or higher (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering)
- Experience with critical infrastructure storage projects and resilience-focused applications
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and interconnection standards in U.S. energy markets
- Background in software tools and platforms used for storage system modeling and performance analysis
- Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams and driving projects from conception through commissioning
- Advanced certifications or training related to energy storage technologies or grid integration
- Strong understanding of energy markets and participation models for front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter storage applications
For this role, we anticipate paying $135,000 - $180,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
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