BESS Renewable Energy Automation Engineer
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The BESS Renewable Energy Automation Engineer leads design, integration, validation, and lifecycle support for automation systems used in utility-scale battery energy storage projects. The role provides technical leadership across projects, shapes system architecture and engineering standards, mentors engineers, and leads commissioning, troubleshooting, and improvement efforts. It applies expertise in controls engineering, power system integration, industrial communications, and cybersecurity to support safe, reliable, compliant energy storage operations.
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We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Job Summary Nidec is the world's leading manufacturer of electric motors, drives, and controls, powering nearly everything that spins and moves, from smartphones and household appliances to electric vehicles, factories, data centers, aircraft, and critical infrastructure. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Nidec operates more than 300 group companies across 40+ countries, with over 100,000 employees worldwide. Rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and continuous improvement, we combine global capability with local expertise to solve complex challenges and keep the world moving. Job Description Role Summary The BESSRenewable Energy Automation Engineeris an advanced engineering professional responsible for leading the design, integration, validation, and lifecycle support of Energy Management Systems (EMS), Power Plant Controllers (PPC), SCADA platforms, industrial communications networks, and automation solutions for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Operating with limited supervision, this role applies extensive expertise in controls engineering, power system integration, industrial communications, and cybersecurity to develop complex technical solutions that support safe, reliable, and compliant operation of energy storage assets. The position provides technical leadership across projects, influences system architecture and engineering standards, mentors other engineers, and leads commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts to optimize system performance and customer outcomes. Responsibilities and Duties Engineering Design & Technical Leadership - Lead the design, development, integration, and optimization of Energy Management Systems (EMS), Power Plant Controllers (PPC), SCADA platforms, and automation solutions for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. - Establish system architecture, control philosophies, communication strategies, and technical approaches that support project performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability. - Evaluate engineering tradeoffs and make technical recommendations related to controls, networking, cybersecurity, monitoring, and power system integration. - Interpret and apply applicable utility, regulatory, cybersecurity, and industry standards throughout project execution. - Serve as a technical lead for complex renewable energy and energy storage projects. System Integration, Validation & Problem Resolution - Define and oversee system testing, validation, simulation, and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with design requirements and customer expectations. - Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex control, communication, networking, and operational issues across multiple system components. - Analyze performance data and implement corrective actions to optimize system reliability, availability, and operational efficiency. - Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and field performance activities. - Develop and validate advanced control strategies supporting grid-connected energy storage applications. Documentation & Engineering Governance
How this job compares
Set against the 2,398 open Automation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Ohio median$83–123K/yr34 salary ranges
- US median$34–57/hr212 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 111 open Automation Engineer jobs in Ohio and 2,398 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Automation Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 6 years (2,009 postings).
- Education
- 1,107 of the 2,398 open Automation Engineer jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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