Energy Storage Manager; BESS

Madison Energy Infrastructure is hiring an Energy Storage Manager (BESS) in Tysons, VA. The role involves managing the development, procurement, and execution of Battery Energy Storage System projects. Responsibilities include technical leadership, commercial support, procurement strategy, contract negotiation, and client interaction. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in battery energy storage and strong communication skills to interface with various stakeholders.
Position: Energy Storage Manager (BESS) About The RoleMadison 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 OwnTechnical 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.Cross-Functional Project Support – Collaborate across Development, Finance, Legal, and Construction to keep projects contract-ready and execution-ready, and support investor and lender diligence with technical-commercial documentation.What Will Help You Succeed(You don’t need to check every box, but here’s what will help you thrive.)Required5+ 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 architectureOEM/integrator market landscapeWarranties, LTSA structures, degradation, augmentationPerformance testing and acceptance criteriaStrong 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.Comfortable with approximately 25% travel to project and client sites.PreferredEngineering 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.BenefitsPTO and company holidaysMedical, dental, visionEmployer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance401(k) and company matchProfessional development stipendStrong culture of collaboration,…