About EnerVenueEnerVenue is a Silicon Valley-based energy infrastructure company commercializing metal-hydrogen battery technology originally developed by NASA for the Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station. Founded in 2020 by Stanford Professor Yi Cui, EnerVenue adapts this proven aerospace chemistry for grid-scale terrestrial energy storage, delivering batteries with 30,000+ cycle lifetimes, inherent fire-safety, and a 30-year design life.In 2026, EnerVenue closed a $300 million Series B extension and is well capitalized for growth. Funds are being deployed to build a high-volume manufacturing facility in Changzhou, China, targeting 250 MWh capacity by Q3 2026 and 1 GWh by 2027. EnerVenue has been named one of Time magazine's Top 10 US Green Technology Companies of 2025.The RoleWe are seeking a hands-on, globally mobile Testing & Commissioning Engineer to bring EnerVenue's proprietary metal-hydrogen AMC battery systems from the factory floor to live, grid-connected operation across projects worldwide. Based in Changzhou and deploying to project sites globally, you will own the full testing and commissioning lifecycle—factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), pre-commissioning, energization, grid connection, and performance validation—ensuring every system is delivered safe, compliant, and performing to the guarantees made during the sales and design process.You will be the technical face of EnerVenue on site, coordinating with EPCs, contractors, utilities, and customers to sequence energization, resolve punch-list items, troubleshoot faults, and hand over fully commissioned systems to operations and customer O&M teams. As the closed loop between field reality and engineering, you will feed commissioning findings back to product, system integration, and R&D teams to continuously improve system design, installation quality, and commissioning procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the End-to-End Commissioning Lifecycle:Serve as the lead engineer accountable for taking BESS systems from factory test through site energization and handover—planning, executing, and documenting each stage so systems go live safely, on schedule, and to specification.Execute Factory & Site Testing:Plan and lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), defining test protocols, acceptance criteria, and pass/fail documentation.Perform pre-commissioning inspections and point-to-point checks across battery modules, PCS, transformers, switchgear, EMS, BMS, and balance-of-system equipment.Verify wiring, grounding, protection settings, and communications against single-line diagrams and design specifications.Lead Energization & Grid Connection:Develop and execute energization sequences and commissioning procedures in coordination with EPCs, contractors, and grid/utility operators.Manage first-time energization, grid synchronization, and initial charge/discharge cycles safely and in compliance with local codes.Validate performance—capacity, round-trip efficiency, response times, and availability—against contractual performance guarantees.Coordination with SI & EPC:Act as EnerVenue's on-site technical point of contact during commissioning, coordinating scope, schedule, and interfaces with SI and EPC partners.Review installation against EnerVenue design, drawings, and specifications; identify and communicate non-conformances.Align commissioning activities with the broader site schedule, grid interconnection, and utility requirements.Troubleshoot, Resolve, and Hand Over:Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and communications faults during commissioning; manage punch lists to closure.Produce complete commissioning documentation—test records, red-line drawings, as-built configurations, and commissioning reports.Train and hand over to customer O&M and local service teams, transferring operating procedures, safety protocols, and troubleshooting knowledge.Close the Loop with Engineering:Feed field findings, failure modes, and installation issues back to product, system integration, and R&D teams to drive design and procedure improvements.Support commissioning-readiness reviews during design and pre-sales to protect performance assumptions and improve deployability.Contribute to standardized commissioning tools, test procedures, and checklists that improve quality, safety, and cycle time across the global fleet.Uphold Safety & Compliance On Site:Enforce site safety, lockout/tagout, and electrical safety practices at all times, particularly during energization and high-voltage work.Ensure all testing and commissioning activities comply with applicable local and international codes and standards.Position RequirementsThe ideal candidate built the first part of his or her career in the field—commissioning, testing, or service of BESS, PV, power electronics, or grid-connected electrical infrastructure—at a leading OEM, EPC, developer, or system integrator, developing strong hands-on electrical skills, a rigorous safety mindset, and the composure to solve problems under pressure on live sites. He or she is comfortable owning a system from factory test through energization and handover, and communicating clearly with customers, contractors, and utilities in the field.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Automation, Energy Systems, or a related technical discipline.5+ years of hands-on testing and commissioning experience with BESS, PV + storage, power electronics, or grid-connected electrical systems.Demonstrated experience commissioning multi-MW scale energy storage or power systems, including energization and grid connection.Strong practical command of both DC and AC electrical systems, protection, and controls.Hands-on experience with balance-of-system (BOS) equipment, including PCS/inverters, medium-voltage transformers, switchgear, combiner boxes, DC/DC converters, EMS, and BMS platforms.Ability to read and verify single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, protection settings, and controls/communications architectures.Proficiency with commissioning test equipment and procedures (insulation resistance, protection-relay testing, power quality, capacity and round-trip-efficiency testing, etc.).Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards for PV and energy storage—GB/T and NB/T for China projects, and NEC (NFPA 70), IEEE 1547, UL 9540, UL 1741, and other relevant global standards for international projects.Ability to interpret operational and test data, apply statistical analysis, and produce clear, actionable commissioning reports.Strong troubleshooting and fault-diagnosis skills across electrical, controls, and communications systems.Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, integration, EPCs, contractors, utilities, and customers.Rigorous safety mindset with familiarity with site safety, lockout/tagout, and high-voltage work practices.Working English (written and spoken) to support global projects and coordination with Silicon Valley headquarters.Mandatory Core CompetenciesHands-On Technical Depth:You are equally comfortable with a multimeter and relay test set on a live site and reviewing single-line diagrams and controls architectures. You move seamlessly between test procedures and energized equipment.Safety-First Discipline:You treat safety as non-negotiable, applying rigorous electrical-safety and lockout/tagout practices at every stage, especially during energization and high-voltage work.Ownership & Accountability:You own systems from factory test through handover, communicate proactively, and maintain composure and clarity under tight schedules and high-stakes, on-site conditions.Travel RequirementsExtensive domestic and international travel to project sites, often for extended periods and on short notice.Ability to work outdoors and in active construction environments, including in varied climates.Ability to lift/carry field equipment, climb, and work at heights or in confined spaces as required, in line with site safety rules.Must be able to work flexible hours during commissioning windows, including occasional nights and weekends to meet site schedules.What EnerVenue OffersA unique opportunity to test and commission a disruptive long-duration metal-hydrogen energy storage technology across global projects, based in China.Direct alignment with EnerVenue's global headquarters in Silicon Valley and close collaboration with system integration and R&D teams.Competitive compensation package including base salary and performance bonus tied to successful commissioning and on-time, on-spec energization.Global exposure—deploy to and learn across international BESS projects while based out of the gigawatt-scale Changzhou manufacturing base.Join a mission-driven team building 30-year service-life grid infrastructure energy storage, rather than short-cycle consumer & EV lithium-ion batteries.Full technical training resources, access to global field test cases and electrochemical R&D data, plus funding for industry conferences and standard certification upgrades.
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