Sr. Manager or Director, Storage Engineering

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for a Sr. Manager or Director , Storage Engineering position. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills. This role reports to the Head of Storage Engineering. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Lead internal and external cross-functional team to ensure comprehensive scope coverage of BESS execution to fit offtake, M&A buyer, and any other project needs. Partner with key battery suppliers, EPC contractors, power plant controller providers, and inverter suppliers to estimate component cost and performance for battery energy storage systems for inclusion in PV+S projects Collaborate with battery suppliers, BESS contractors and BESS integrator partners to build investor confidence in new technology or suppliers and push down the Levelized Cost of Storage Own, write and negotiate clear and strong technical contracts for the BESS EPC contractors and BESS suppliers to deliver on our PPA obligations at the lowest cost and the least risk Specify controls and SCADA capabilities of the BESS and power plant for integration with onsite PV, interconnection facilities and utility operations Collaborate with Avantus PV design SMEs to co-optimize design of storage facility with the solar PV component of the projects Help prepare BESS Suppliers and EPC RFPs and technical requirements, work with internal teams to hand off contracted BESS suppliers and EPC contractors to ensure and manage proper engineering, construction, schedule, commissioning, and operation of assigned PV+S projects Work with project engineering team to support design, engineering and technical matters in dealing with project external engineering groups such as engineer of records, owners engineering, fire safety consultants and independent engineering Review BESS technical deliverables to ensure technical needs and correct designs are met Lead the collaboration between BESS suppliers, BESS contractors and their consultants to assist AHJ BESS permitting process REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICAT IONS : Highly experienced with BESS technology, performa nce, guarantees, integration, controls, equipment selection, and design Experienced in utility scale battery and EPC contracting from project buyer or seller perspective Experienced with BESS contractual guarantees terms, BESS integration, equipment selection, and design Experienced in BESS subsystem performance (batteries, inverters, thermal management, etc.) In-depth knowledge of permitting particularly in NFPA, CFC, and UL certification processes Background in utility operations including dispatch of generators and battery storage controls Familiarity with FERC, NERC, CAISO/ERCOT regulation is a plus Experienced with battery storage performance modeling, E xcellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to travel up to 25% of the time Bachelor of Science in STEM, preferably in electrical or mechanical engineering

Requirements

• Preferably graduate degree in STEM or PE in power system engineering
• #LI-Hybrid
• Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching ; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
• Pay Range
• $152,363 - $179,250 USD

Benefits

Additional Information

ABOUT AVANTUS Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline represents one of the nation's largest portfolios of solar with integrated storage, capable of providing dispatchable power to 17 million Americans, day and night. With over a decade of industry leadership and strategic investment from KKR and EIG, Avantus delivers affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America's growing energy demand.

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