Energy Storage Manager (BESS)
12 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionAbout the Role Madison Energy Infrastructure is seeking a highly experienced Energy Storage Manager to support the development, procurement, contracting, and execution of commercial and sub utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role sits within the Engineering team and focuses primarily on early-stage project work alongside M&A and Development, with handover to Construction and ultimately Asset Management. This role will serve as a cross-functional technical and commercial expert, bridging equipment specifications, revenue/commercial terms, vendor procurement, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate also brings strong client-facing communication skills and the ability to interface directly with customers, partners, as well as internal and external stakeholders. What You'll Own • Technical Leadership & Specification – Lead BESS technical specifications (battery modules, inverters/PCS, EMS/SCADA, transformers, and BOS components), evaluate vendor proposals for performance compliance and safety standards, and define acceptance testing criteria (FAT/SAT, commissioning)., • Commercial & Revenue Support – Partner with the commercial team to translate revenue-driven requirements (capacity markets, ancillary services, demand response, tolling) into technical and contractual specifications, and support financial model inputs on equipment costs, degradation, and augmentation., • Procurement & Contracting – Own end-to-end procurement strategy for BESS equipment and integrator services—including RFP development, bid leveling, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiation and execution across ESAs, MSAs, LTSAs, warranty agreements, and EPC scopes., • Negotiation & Risk Mitigation – Negotiate key contract terms including pricing, delivery timelines, liquidated damages, warranty coverage, FEOC compliance, performance guarantees, and LTSAs, while identifying and resolving technical-commercial risks early in the project lifecycle., • Client & Stakeholder Interface – Serve as Madison's technical-commercial point of contact with customers, utilities, EPC partners, and OEMs, communicating complex topics clearly to non-technical audiences and representing the company in external negotiations and diligence sessions. Required • 5+ years in battery energy storage, renewable energy procurement, or power infrastructure., • Demonstrated track record of negotiating and executing BESS procurement contracts (equipment + services)., • Strong knowledge of:, • BESS system architecture, • OEM/integrator market landscape, • Warranties, LTSA structures, degradation, augmentation, • Performance testing and acceptance criteria, • Strong grasp of commercial and revenue-driven storage terms and the ability to translate technical details into financial and commercial impacts., • Excellent communication and negotiation skills; proven ability to support client-facing discussions and interface directly with external stakeholders., • Structured problem-solver with strong documentation habits—you close loops, communicate clearly, and operate with accountability in a fast-moving environment., • Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) preferred; equivalent experience in energy storage or power infrastructure considered., • Experience supporting financing, lender diligence, or "bankability" requirements for BESS., • Familiarity with UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 855, and relevant IEEE standards., • Exposure to multiple ISO markets (NYISO, PJM, ISO-NE, ERCOT, CAISO) and C&I, community solar + storage, or behind-the-meter projects.Benefits, • PTO and company holidays, • Medical, dental, vision, • Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, • 401(k) and company match, • Professional development stipend