Clearway Energy

Principal BESS Engineer

Clearway Energy · Houston, Texas, United States

Posted about a month ago

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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 BESS Engineer will oversee engineering and technical specifications for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, focusing on system optimization and procurement support. This role involves collaborating with project teams and external partners to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while driving the development of multi-gigawatt BESS facilities. The engineer will also provide subject matter expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from design to commissioning.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
3/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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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.)
  • Knowledge of Power Plant Controller, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Battery Management Systems (BMS), and utility communication systems, including SCADA
  • Basic software programming skills, especially MS Excel and Python

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

  • No specific salary listed, but a range is provided ($140,000 - $195,000)
  • The role is hybrid, with a preference for Scottsdale, AZ location
  • Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position

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