These Energy Storage Jobs Are in Peak Demand

ByRahul Roy
energy storage recruitment

Energy storage has become one of the most sought-after professional paths in the energy industry. The job market is quite hot. That is because energy storage is going to expand renewable energy and electrification. Energy storage will play a significant role in a future low-carbon, flexible, and resilient system. We can use energy more efficiently and reduce carbon emissions by storing it. Here are some of the careers that are in demand in energy storage. 

  • Engineers 

Engineers work on thoroughly designing major components for large-scale energy storage projects.

A Project engineer is in charge of overseeing all site safety and legal requirements. As a project engineer, your work is to :

  • Define project objectives and review project proposals and plans. Determine the phases and elements of the project. 
  • Create project specifications by examining performance standards, client needs, and product design. 
  • Production analysis
  • Electrical, civil, and structural design review
  • Scope of Work and Requests for Proposals for engineering services
  • Field quality control 
  • Energy models for integrated PV and energy storage
  • Field punch list development
  • Commissioning and performance testing development

Mechanical engineers develop and operate fossil fuel, hydroelectric, cogeneration, and conventional power plants. They engage in every phase of energy generation and conversion from one form to another. Besides, they aid in defining system-level requirements for the energy storage system (ESS). They also support electronics in energy storage.

  • Information Technology professionals

This job handles planning and carrying out sophisticated semi-technical infrastructure support assignments. The assignments include peripheral equipment and programs. The job often goes on with little supervision. As an IT specialist in energy storage, you should:

  • Recommend and put in place measures to improve operations and customer service.
  • Plan, coordinate, and lead team efforts.
  • Provide technical direction to less experienced workers.

Software engineers develop, test, and install embedded drivers and algorithms. They do this for the aircraft’s energy storage and distribution system. This system handles several things like:

  • Powering the plane.
  • Handling high voltage equipment.
  • Supplying energy estimates to the pilot and control system.

  • Sales

Sales is one of the largest fields in energy storage recruitment jobs. Sales representatives are the point of contact between a company and its prospects or clients. Their tasks include discovering and educating prospective customers. In addition, they provide information and help existing clients with products and services.

You can work as a business development manager. You identify and develop new business models. It would be best if you did this within the “Energy as a Business framework,” emphasizing energy trading and storage. All models must be viable businesses that adapt to our buildings’ energy capacity and aim to boost our tenants’ businesses.

Your primary responsibilities as a sales engineer are to: 

  • Assist in the proposal preparation process.
  • Provide accurate and timely technical support to sales and product marketing.
  • Prepare recommendations and solutions guidance.

  • Project management

Project managers lead project planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure. Besides, they are responsible for the project scope, the project team and resources, the budget, and the project’s success or failure.

You have one important role as an energy storage project manager. You should lead the creation, coordination and technical oversight of all energy storage projects.

Many indicators point to strong expansion in the energy storage business in the next years. For example, occupations range from entry-level to electricians and other skilled craft employees. Besides, engineers, IT specialists, and others with advanced college degrees are present. Other jobs include customer service, consumer psychology, logistics, and community involvement.