What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Storage Manager (BESS) position at madisonenergyinfrastructure?
About the Role
Madison Energy Infrastructure is seeking a highly experienced Energy Storage Manager to support the development, procurement, contracting, and execution of commercial and sub utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role sits within the Engineering team and focuses primarily on early-stage project work alongside M&A and Development, with handover to Construction and ultimately Asset Management.
This role will serve as a cross-functional technical and commercial expert, bridging equipment specifications, revenue/commercial terms, vendor procurement, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate also brings strong client-facing communication skills and the ability to interface directly with customers, partners, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
What You’ll Own
- Technical Leadership & Specification – Lead BESS technical specifications (battery modules, inverters/PCS, EMS/SCADA, transformers, and BOS components), evaluate vendor proposals for performance compliance and safety standards, and define acceptance testing criteria (FAT/SAT, commissioning).
- Commercial & Revenue Support – Partner with the commercial team to translate revenue-driven requirements (capacity markets, ancillary services, demand response, tolling) into technical and contractual specifications, and support financial model inputs on equipment costs, degradation, and augmentation.
- Procurement & Contracting – Own end-to-end procurement strategy for BESS equipment and integrator services—including RFP development, bid leveling, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiation and execution across ESAs, MSAs, LTSAs, warranty agreements, and EPC scopes.
- Negotiation & Risk Mitigation – Negotiate key contract terms including pricing, delivery timelines, liquidated damages, warranty coverage, FEOC compliance, performance guarantees, and LTSAs, while identifying and resolving technical-commercial risks early in the project lifecycle.
- Client & Stakeholder Interface – Serve as Madison’s technical-commercial point of contact with customers, utilities, EPC partners, and OEMs, communicating complex topics clearly to non-technical audiences and representing the company in external negotiations and diligence sessions.
- Cross-Functional Project Support – Collaborate across Development, Finance, Legal, and Construction to keep projects contract-ready and execution-ready, and support investor and lender diligence with technical-commercial documentation.
What Will Help You Succeed
(You don’t need to check every box, but here’s what will help you thrive.)
Required
- 5 years in battery energy storage, renewable energy procurement, or power infrastructure.
- Demonstrated track record of negotiating and executing BESS procurement contracts (equipment services).
- Strong knowledge of:
- BESS system architecture
- OEM/integrator market landscape
- Warranties, LTSA structures, degradation, augmentation
- Performance testing and acceptance criteria
- Strong grasp of commercial and revenue-driven storage terms and the ability to translate technical details into financial and commercial impacts.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills; proven ability to support client-facing discussions and interface directly with external stakeholders.
- Structured problem-solver with strong documentation habits—you close loops, communicate clearly, and operate with accountability in a fast-moving environment.
- Comfortable with approximately 25% travel to project and client sites.
Preferred
- Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) preferred; equivalent experience in energy storage or power infrastructure considered.
- Experience supporting financing, lender diligence, or “bankability” requirements for BESS.
- Familiarity with UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 855, and relevant IEEE standards.
- Exposure to multiple ISO markets (NYISO, PJM, ISO-NE, ERCOT, CAISO) and C&I, community solar storage, or behind-the-meter projects.
Benefits
- PTO and company holidays
- Medical, dental, vision
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance
- 401(k) and company match
- Professional development stipend
- Strong culture of collaboration, performance, and personal growth
$160,000 - $190,000 a year 20% bonus opportunity
The actual salary offered may vary depending on job-related factors including, but not limited to knowledge, skills, experience and location.
How We Work
At Madison Energy Infrastructure, we believe in the power of clean energy infrastructure to drive real impact—for our customers, our partners, and the communities we serve. We’ve quickly emerged as a preeminent developer, investor, and operator of distributed generation, helping organizations across sectors meet their energy goals with certainty, speed, and trust. Our robust portfolio consists of over half a gigawatt of clean energy infrastructure projects across more than 25 states.
We’re building a team that thrives on ownership and ambition. As we expand into direct, end-to-end services for Fortune 500 companies, public entities, and nonprofits alike, we rely on collaborative thinkers who bring structure to complexity, energy to execution, and curiosity to every challenge.
Our environment is fast-paced and outcome-oriented—but grounded in the belief that how we work together matters as much as what we deliver. If you’re excited to shape the future of clean energy and be part of a high-performance, high-integrity team, we’d love to meet you.
Madison Energy Infrastructure is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Salary : $160,000 - $190,000