Commissioning Engineer

GenSystems Power Solutions is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support testing and commissioning activities for BESS, microgrid, and EPC projects. This position supports projects from pre\-commissioning through substantial completion, with responsibility for commissioning planning, field execution, functional testing, troubleshooting, supplier coordination, system performance verification, and O\&M handover. The role is based from the Houston office with approximately **60% or more of working time at project sites**. Key Responsibilities* Participate in project planning meetings with owners, O\&M teams, design groups, construction teams, and project leadership. * Support development of commissioning plans, specifications, checklists, functional testing procedures, and related documentation. * Review project documents and preliminary designs to identify commissioning scope gaps and responsibility issues. * Lead onsite commissioning activities, including scope management, schedule tracking, and stakeholder coordination. * Coordinate with Site Project Managers, Project Managers, utilities, AHJs, contractors, suppliers, and end customers. * Manage equipment\-supplier commissioning activities and conduct daily Plan of the Day meetings. * Review Factory Acceptance Test procedures and final FAT reports. * Coordinate site commissioning plans, schedules, test procedures, and checklists. * Support functional testing and performance verification of BESS and associated electrical systems. * Inspect construction workmanship and support resolution of installation and commissioning issues. * Troubleshoot BESS, medium\-voltage equipment, protection systems, and related electrical systems. * Recommend improvements to commissioning plans, procedures, and execution methods based on project lessons learned. * Train and coordinate O\&M personnel on operation and maintenance requirements for commissioned systems. * Support ongoing and continuous commissioning activities as required. Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical technical experience. * **3\+ years of commissioning and/or systems\-engineering experience** with an energy\-storage integrator, EPC contractor, power\-equipment manufacturer, or related organization. * Direct hands\-on experience with **battery energy storage systems, medium\-voltage stations, and related electrical systems**. * Demonstrated independent troubleshooting capability. * Working knowledge of BESS commissioning, testing, and system\-startup workflows. * Strong technical knowledge of medium\-voltage electrical installations. * Experience with ampacity calculations, short\-circuit and load\-flow analysis, protective\-device coordination, arc\-flash assessment, and grounding practices including **IEEE 80**. * Practical systems\-engineering experience. * Working knowledge of **NEC and UL compliance requirements**. * Ability to manage multiple project priorities and field issues simultaneously. * Available for regular travel and extended time at project sites.