Integration & Commissioning Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning planning, execution, and integration for a growing portfolio of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar projects.
• Develop commissioning plans, procedures, and sequencing strategies, coordinating across engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Manage the full commissioning scope, including pre-functional testing, energization, performance verification, and final acceptance.
• Perform detailed BESS integration mapping for control systems, power conversion systems (PCS), battery management systems (BMS), EMS, and SCADA.
• Identify and assess technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain schedules aligned with project milestones.
• Provide technical oversight of third-party contractors and vendors to ensure safety compliance and technical accuracy.
• Troubleshoot system issues during commissioning and validate performance to ensure operational readiness for asset management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in engineering or commissioning.
• Proven experience leading the commissioning of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and grid-integration testing.
• Deep understanding of electrical and control system integration, sequencing, and grid interconnection requirements.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to collaborate with EPCs, vendors, and utilities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with utility-scale solar commissioning.
• Proficiency in risk analysis and project scheduling within a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Annual base salary ranging from $130,000 to $190,000, depending on title and experience.
• Variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage.

About the Company

DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States, with approximately 11 gigawatts of contracted capacity. This position is through DB Power Solutions LLC, a DESRI partner company.