Sr. Manager, Engineering

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Sr. Manager, Engineering Role SummaryAs we continue to expand our footprint in both utility-scale BESS and emerging power solutions for data center infrastructure, we are seeking an experienced Sr.

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Responsibilities

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→Lead the design and architecture of utility-scale BESS solutions, including battery systems, EMS, PCS, and related system integration.
→Serve as a technical authority for SK On energy storage solutions and customer-facing technical engagements
→Lead pre-contract technical efforts and coordination with vendors supporting RFP activities for PCS, EMS, and other system components
→Support Factory Acceptance Testing at SK On and vendor facilities and validate system performance prior to deployment
→Support the development of testing methodologies, use cases, and reporting for BESS communication with utility grid and dispatch controllers
→Provide technical leadership throughout commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support.
→Deliver technical training to field personnel and internal stakeholders
→Initially serve as a senior individual contributor, stepping into a managerial role to build and oversee the engineering team as the business scales.
→Perform additional duties as assigned

Partner with commercial and sales teams to develop technically competitive solutions and address complex customer requirements
Participate in customer meetings and technical presentations to ensure alignment on solution requirements
Develop and maintain sales engineering and quotation tools to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
Create and maintain technical presentations, documentation, and collateral highlighting SK On's BESS capabilities and technical differentiators.

Participate and drive optimal system designs and bills of materials incorporating SK battery technology, PCS, EMS, and MV Transformer package
Generate high-value documentation, including single line diagrams (SLDs), preliminary site layouts, performance guarantee and availability requirements, and scope of work documents
Drive Value Engineering through cost reduction efforts with vendors and system optimization sizing analysis
Support comprehensive technical responses to RFPs for integrators, IPPs, developers, and/or utilities

Support negotiations and development of technical contract exhibits related to commissioning, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and other system-delivery requirements
Define and support performance, capacity, and availability guarantees and associated risk mitigtation strategies
Collaborate closely with internal engineering, project management, and legal teams to align contract terms with project requirements and industry best practices
Manage and negotiate technical contractual exhibits for Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSA), such as those covering Capacity Gurantees, Round Trip Efficiency, and Availability Guarantees
Collaborate, maintain and negotiate product technical specifications and related contractual documentation with SK On's Korean engineering team

Requirements

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A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or computer science) or a related field
A minimum of 7-10+ years in technical and engineering capacity. Must have strong experience within the BESS industry, focusing on utility-scale projects or direct experience in energy storage system design and project management. Experience supporting the technical execution of major utility-scale project contracts is highly desirable
Strong knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including how the cells, batteries, and modules are designed and integrated. Skilled in designing entire systems, such as Power Conversion Systems, medium voltage transformers, substations, and Gen-Tie connections.
Well-versed in power electronics, SCADA systems grid requirements, and utility/interconnection processes. Familiar with requirements and compliance processes for major markets like ISO-NE, NYPA, ERCOT, and CAISO
Familiarity with safety standards including NFPA 855, NFPA 68/68, UL 9540, UL9540A, and electrical safety standards such as NEC, IFC/IBC. Familiarity with plant system standards such as IEEE2800 and IEEEP2800.2 is a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with data-analysis or visualization tools such as Power BI is a plus.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus
Demonstrated leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage multipl project simultaeniously