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# Project Engineer at NineDot Energy

- **Company:** NineDot Energy
- **Location:** Brooklyn, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninedotholdingsinc/jobs/4749618005

## Job description

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary Range:  $120,000 - $140,000 plus bonus

About The Company:

NineDot's name derives from the[classic mathematical puzzle](https://www.artofplay.com/blogs/articles/history-of-the-nine-dot-problem) for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice and reduce carbon emissions. Our pipeline includes more than 1 GW of clean energy projects designed to strengthen local power grids and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to the communities we serve.

With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world’s leading infrastructure investors - NineDot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York’s grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators.

Job Summary

Working closely with the VP, Engineering, the Project Engineer will take on meaningful project responsibility while deepening their expertise in battery energy storage design and delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

Roles and responsibilities

- Help bring battery energy storage projects from design through construction, translating project goals into clear engineering scopes, technical requirements, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with external engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and utility partners to keep designs aligned with project schedules, site conditions, and construction needs.
- Review engineering drawings, shop drawings, and equipment specifications for technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
- Review system interfaces across battery equipment, inverters, electrical distribution, and SCADA and controls, coordinating with specialists to identify and resolve integration issues.
- Partner with Development, Permitting, Construction, and Operations to identify technical risks early and resolve issues before they affect project cost, schedule, or performance.
- Support utility interconnection and permitting activities by coordinating technical submissions, responding to comments, and incorporating requirements into project designs.
- Investigate engineering issues during design and construction, working with contractors, vendors, and consultants to recommend solutions and escalate complex decisions.
- Support contractor and equipment selection by developing technical scopes, evaluating proposals, and identifying differences in performance, quality, and cost.
- Track engineering milestones, review consultant deliverables, and flag delays or unresolved decisions that could affect project execution.
- Identify opportunities to simplify designs, improve constructability, and reduce costs while maintaining safety, reliability, and performance.
- Maintain clear project records, including design revisions, technical decisions, equipment documentation, and outstanding issues, to support construction and handoff to Operations.
- Contribute lessons learned and improvements to engineering standards, templates, and processes as NineDot’s battery storage portfolio grows.
- Other duties as assigned.

Competencies for Success

- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Drives Results - Constantly achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
- Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
- Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both success and failures as learning fodder
- Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

Required education and experience

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 5+ years in engineering, preferably in the renewable energy, energy storage and / or the  construction industry.
- Working knowledge of battery storage systems, electrical distribution systems, renewable energy technologies and SCADA and controls.
- Familiarity with the utility interconnection and construction process.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

At NineDot Energy, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and are the foundation of our success. As such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, age, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you're passionate about this role but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other opportunities with us. We’re committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and skills.

NineDot Employee benefits include but are not limited to:

- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- 5% employer match on your 401k retirement account
- 20 paid vacation days off, plus 7 sick days, 9 federal holidays and 3 personal floating holidays
- 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for both the primary and secondary caregiver within the first year of birth or adoption
- Wellness initiatives including a $1,000 stipend
- 16 volunteer hours plus two planned company-wide volunteer outings per year

## About NineDot Energy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: NineDot Energy develops and operates community-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) to make the New York City metro area’s power grid cleaner, more resilient, and more equitable.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by institutional investors; total capital raised >$500M)
- **Headquarters**: Brooklyn, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: David Arfin, Adam Cohen, Nalin Kulatilaka

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Clean energy – battery energy storage (BESS)
- **Target customers**: B2B / grid-level – utilities (Con Edison), municipalities, commercial/industrial subscribers (e.g., Starbucks as anchor subscriber), and local communities
- **Mission statement**: “To design and execute innovative solutions that leverage technology, policy, and markets to support a sustainable future.”  
  **Vision**: Aspire to have a positive impact on the environment and society, supporting New York State’s goal of 100% clean energy by 2040.

## Products & Services
- **Community-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)**: Grid-connected lithium-ion battery installations (often using Tesla Megapack) that store energy when abundant and dispatch it during peak demand, reducing reliance on fossil-fuel peaker plants. NineDot handles development, financing, construction, and long-term operation of these sites. Current portfolio includes 7 operating projects (26 MW) and 60+ projects in development or construction, targeting 400 MW by end of 2026.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total capital raised exceeds $500 million, including a $431 million financing with Natixis (Feb 2026), a $225 million equity commitment from Manulife and Carlyle, and earlier debt facilities from NY Green Bank, CIT, SMBC, and SolaREIT.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Carlyle Group, Manulife Investment Management, Natixis, NY Green Bank (NYSERDA), CIT, SMBC, SolaREIT. Key grid partner: Con Edison.
- **Growth Signals**: On track to meet/exceed 400 MW goal by end of 2026; 80+ employees and growing; named #5 on Crain’s New York Business 2023 Best Places to Work; first Tesla Megapack site in New York; multiple sites live in Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Largest & most experienced community-scale BESS developer in NYC metro area** – deep local expertise with approvals from Con Edison, FDNY, and NYC Department of Buildings.
- **“Outside-the-box” innovation culture** – co-founders bring backgrounds from SolarCity (solar leasing), U.S. Department of Energy, and academic research, enabling creative solutions for urban energy challenges.
- **Vertically integrated** – handles everything from site selection and community engagement to financing, construction, and operations.
- **Strong financial backing** from blue-chip institutional investors provides capital for rapid scaling.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale pipeline**: Continue developing and constructing 400+ MW of community-scale battery storage across NYC, Westchester, and Long Island.
- **Grid resilience & equity**: Deploy storage in underserved communities to reduce pollution from fossil-fuel peaker plants and improve grid reliability.
- **Innovation**: Explore vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilots and other distributed energy solutions.
- **Support New York’s clean energy mandate**: Align with state goal of 100% clean electricity by 2040.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven (Excellence, Grit, Innovation, Learning, Respect, You). Inclusive environment recognized by NY-BEST Inclusive Energy Storage Workforce Award. Collaborative, “outside-the-box” thinking.
- **Hybrid work**: Flexible combination of remote and office work (Brooklyn HQ).
- **Benefits**: 20 paid vacation days + 3 floating holidays; 12 weeks 100% paid parental leave; comprehensive health insurance; 5% 401k company match; company-sponsored outings and team events.
- **Growth**: Opportunity to work on meaningful climate impact projects in a rapidly scaling company. Transparent hiring process with meetings across talent team, manager, peers, and leadership.
- **Recognition**: #5 on Crain’s 2023 Best Places to Work in NYC.

## Sources
1. [nine.energy](https://nine.energy/) – Company homepage
2. [nine.energy/about](https://nine.energy/about) – About page (history, mission, co-founders)
3. [nine.energy/about/work-with-us](https://nine.energy/about/work-with-us) – Careers page (benefits, culture, values)
4. [nine.energy/wp-content/uploads/NineDot-Energy-Overview-2026.pdf](https://nine.energy/wp-content/uploads/NineDot-Energy-Overview-2026.pdf) – Company overview PDF (pipeline, metrics)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninedotholdingsinc](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninedotholdingsinc) – Active job listings

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