[Hiring] Energy Storage Manager @Madison Energy Infrastructure

Role Description

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.

• Lead BESS technical specifications (battery modules, inverters/PCS, EMS/SCADA, transformers, and BOS components)
• Evaluate vendor proposals for performance compliance and safety standards
• Define acceptance testing criteria (FAT/SAT, commissioning)
• Partner with the commercial team to translate revenue-driven requirements into technical and contractual specifications
• Support financial model inputs on equipment costs, degradation, and augmentation
• Own end-to-end procurement strategy for BESS equipment and integrator services
• Negotiate key contract terms including pricing, delivery timelines, liquidated damages, warranty coverage, FEOC compliance, performance guarantees, and LTSAs
• Serve as Madison’s technical-commercial point of contact with customers, utilities, EPC partners, and OEMs
• Collaborate across Development, Finance, Legal, and Construction to keep projects contract-ready and execution-ready

Qualifications

• 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
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Structured problem-solver with strong documentation habits
• Comfortable with approximately 25% travel to project and client sites

Requirements

• 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
• Strong culture of collaboration, performance, and personal growth
• $160,000 - $190,000 a year + 20% bonus opportunity