Consulting Team Leader - BESS

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Leader with deep expertise in Renewable Energy Technical Advisory Services, covering Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

In this strategic role, you will:

•Lead regional operations and manage key client relationships in the North America region.

•Oversee technical delivery and operational execution of advisory projects.

•Drive go-to-market strategy, contributing to business development and service innovation.

•Build and lead a high-performing team of technical experts as part of our expansion plan.

In this role, you will join our advisory team of international experts and as we are looking to grow over the next years, you will get the opportunity to build your own team of experts!

This is a full-time, hybrid (3 days on-site) role located at our Princeton, NJ office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical advisory projects across wind, solar, and BESS technologies.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for strategic clients in the North America region.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
• Drive go-to-market strategy and support business development initiatives.
• Represent UL Solutions at industry conferences, webinars, and client events.
• Maintain and grow relationships with key clients through regular engagement and site visits.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to support proposal development and opportunity creation.
• Build and lead a team of engineers and consultants, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Coordinate with global and regional UL entities to ensure smooth execution and revenue alignment.
• Support subcontractor engagement for fieldwork and factory visits as needed.
• Lead internal training programs and mentor junior engineers to improve team capabilities. 
• Work closely with commercial, legal, and project management teams to create client proposals and define project scopes. 
• Innovate by developing new methods and tools to improve the accuracy and efficiency of our technical assessments. 
• Conduct peer reviews of deliverables to maintain consistency and technical quality. 
• Write technical whitepapers and industry articles to strengthen the company's brand and expertise. 
• Travel moderately (10-25%) for site visits and client meetings across North America. 

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, with a strong focus on BESS.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in consulting-relevant field such as Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant fields as deemed appropriate to the consulting business.
• Proven experience in technical advisory services, including commercial risk assessment and operational efficiency improvements.
• Strong track record in client engagement, technical report writing, and leading complex projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into client-friendly language.
• Demonstrated experience in team management and leadership.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and a passion for driving the clean energy transition.

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $122,000- $150,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday and personal days (totaling 12 days), and sick time off (72 hours). 

About the company

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.