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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days Clearway Energy's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 31% of Clearway Energy's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Clearway Energy
- high 27 stale, 7 reposted of 64 open
- Hiring momentum
- 113 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Clearway Energy's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Clearway Energy.
About this role
The Principal Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Engineer will oversee the engineering and optimization of BESS facilities, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role involves collaborating with project teams and external partners to develop technical specifications, manage vendor relationships, and support the design and commissioning of BESS projects. The position requires a strong technical background in BESS engineering and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- 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 Clearway Energy as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of experience in BESS engineering, integration, development, and commissioning for utility-scale BESS projects
- Experience in writing technical specifications, performance requirements, and technical reports
- Knowledge of electrical standards (UL/IEEE), Fire safety codes and standards, National Electrical Code, and interconnection standards
- Familiarity with technical communications protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus/TCP, etc.) and a variety of controls software/hardware platforms
- Familiarity or experience with energy market applications and telemetry requirements
- Knowledge of Power Plant Controller, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Battery Management Systems (BMS), and utility communication systems, including SCADA
Nice to have
- Master’s degree preferred
- Experience in utility electrical power system projects or distributed energy resource projects preferred
What you get
- Generous PTO
- Medical, dental & vision care
- HSAs with company contributions
- Health FSAs
- Dependent daycare FSAs
- Commuter benefits
Worth weighing
- Hybrid role with preferred location in Scottsdale, AZ
- No salary listed, but range provided is $140,000 - $195,000 depending on various factors
- Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position
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Listed by Clearway Energy on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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