Commissioning Sr Advisor

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ENGIE is seeking a Commissioning Engineer Sr Advisor to lead start-up, commissioning, testing, and handover for Battery Energy Storage System projects within a BroadView cross functional team, with siting options in Houston, Denver, Chicago, or the Bay Area and reporting to the Commissioning Director. You will coordinate EPCs, equipment vendors, and engineers to deliver safe, efficient commissioning while ensuring compliance with permits and ISO/TSP requirements. The role requires 10+ years in solar, microgrids, or renewables, plus strong BESS commissioning experience and proficiency with SCADA EMS, Procore, ArcGIS, and SAP. Travel up to 30 percent and hybrid work are supported; apply with a resume that highlights leadership, data driven decision making, and cross functional collaboration. Note ENGIE does not sponsor employment visas.

What You Can Expect

As our Commissioning Engineer Sr Advisor, you will work within a cross-functional team dedicated to building and advancing this new internal business. In this dynamic, fast-growing environment, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of facility start-up, commissioning, testing, and handover to operations for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This position can sit in Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Bay Area, CA reporting to the Commissioning Director of ENGIE FlexGen NorAm—BroadView.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including ENGIE personnel, EPC contractors, major equipment vendor Technical Field Advisors, consulting engineers, and other specialist resources in compliance with all applicable contracts, permits, and project requirements
• Provide technical supervision of BroadView commissioning activities to transition systems into safe, stable, and reliable operations by identifying all required start-up, commissioning, and testing activities
• Execute the Commissioning Plan and provide input to project design and execution plans to ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with budget and schedule objectives
• Review BESS project permits, agreements, licenses, registrations, and contracts (including ISO and TSP requirements) to identify required data collection, activities, and documentation during commissioning

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Science, or Technology; or an equivalent combination of progressive, hands-on commissioning, project execution, or operations experience supported by relevant professional training or certifications
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the development, design, and construction of Solar PV, microgrids, complex renewables, or electrical projects, including direct involvement in the commissioning phase
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams during the commissioning of BESS or other complex electrical projects
• Proficiency with technical software and systems, including SCADA, Energy Management Systems (EMS), and other specialized applications, as well as standard office tools such as MS Office, Teams, SharePoint, and MS Project
• Practical experience with additional platforms such as ArcGIS, GreenIT, SAP, and Procore to support project execution and commissioning activities

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $135,000 – $206,885 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.