Project Engineer - BESS
ON.energy · Houston, Texas, United States; Tysons; Tysons
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days ON.energy's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of ON.energy's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at ON.energy
- high 59 stale, 3 reposted of 64 open
- Hiring momentum
- 96 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from ON.energy's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for ON.energy.
About this role
The Project Engineer - BESS role involves supporting the engineering execution of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects for data centers, from development through to commissioning. Responsibilities include managing technical scopes, coordinating with various teams, reviewing system designs, preparing specifications, conducting studies, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes. The position requires travel to project sites in the U.S. and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of ON.energy as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline
- 3+ years of experience in project engineering, preferably within the BESS, electrical infrastructure, or data center sectors
- Familiarity with energy storage systems and high-voltage infrastructure
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and equipment layouts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and power system study programs (e.g., ETAP, SKM)
- Ability to read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings
Nice to have
- Experience working on EPC or design-build projects in the energy or critical infrastructure sector in North America
- Familiarity with commissioning protocols and QA/QC procedures for electrical systems
- PE or EIT certification is a plus
What you get
- Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
Worth weighing
- Remote work is considered, but hybrid in Houston or Tysons is preferred
- Travel requirement of 20-30% to project sites in the US
- No specific salary range provided
- The role involves managing multiple projects concurrently, which may require strong organizational skills
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Listed by ON.energy on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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