Delivery & Service Manager / Engineer - BESS Utility

Job Description

BESS Delivery & Service Manager / Engineer – Utility Scale Projects

Position Overview The BESS Delivery & Service Manager / Engineer (Utility Scale) is responsible for the execution and lifecycle support of large-scale battery energy storage projects after the project is secured by the sales and presales teams. The role manages the technical delivery, commissioning, and operational support of utility-scale BESS projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Handover from Sales / Presales

  • Take ownership of projects after commercial contract closure .
  • Review project scope including:
  • System design
  • Grid requirements
  • Performance guarantees
  • Project schedules
  • Align with customers and internal teams on project execution strategy.
2. Project Execution & Delivery
  • Manage the full lifecycle delivery of utility-scale BESS projects .
  • Coordinate with EPC contractors, integrators, and equipment suppliers.
  • Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with technical specifications, grid requirements, and safety standards.
  • Manage project risks and coordinate issue resolution.
3. Commissioning & Grid Integration
  • Oversee commissioning of utility-scale BESS including:
  • System energization
  • Grid compliance testing
  • Performance testing
  • Work with grid operators and technical partners to complete system integration.
  • Ensure successful handover to operations.
4. Operations Support & Service Management
  • Coordinate post-commissioning support and service activities .
  • Manage long-term service plans and preventive maintenance.
  • Monitor system performance and coordinate troubleshooting if needed.
  • Interface with OEM technical teams for system diagnostics.
5. Stakeholder Coordination
  • Act as the primary technical contact between:
  • Customers
  • EPC contractors
  • OEM suppliers
  • Internal teams
  • Ensure smooth communication and alignment across stakeholders.
Qualifications
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering , or related field.
  • 5–10 years experience in utility-scale renewable energy or power infrastructure projects.
  • Experience with large-scale BESS, solar + storage, or grid infrastructure preferred.
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Grid integration
  • Power systems
  • Energy management systems
  • High-voltage systems
Skills
  • Strong project management and coordination skills
  • Knowledge of grid compliance and power system integration
  • Ability to manage multiple technical stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Willingness to travel to project sites
Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...