Electrical Engineer IV - BESS
Remote
Job Summary
Lead the engineering design and execution of utility-scale BESS projects from conceptual development through construction and commissioning. Review and stamp electrical design packages, serve as technical lead providing guidance and mentorship to engineers, and design medium-voltage collection systems, AC/DC power systems, and battery container integration. Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, and arc flash analysis while managing engineering scope, schedules, and budgets across multiple projects. Coordinate with project managers, clients, utilities, and vendors to support proposal development and ensure compliance with codes and utility requirements. Identify technical risks, resolve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to engineering standards and best practices. Requires PE license, 8+ years of BESS experience, and ability to travel 10% throughout the U.S.
Required Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States
- 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in BESS, renewable energy, utility, transmission, distribution, or power systems engineering
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field
- Demonstrated experience serving as a lead engineer or technical lead on utility-scale BESS projects
- Extensive experience designing medium- and low-voltage electrical systems and associated infrastructure
- Strong understanding of switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, protective relays, breakers, transformers, and protection systems
- Experience with battery container systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Battery Management Systems (BMS), and SCADA integration
- Experience designing inverter and PCS equipment and associated interconnections
- Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, CSA, and utility interconnection requirements
- Experience performing power system studies using ETAP, CYME, SKM, EasyPower, PSCAD, or similar software
- Experience with modeling tools such as HOMER, Energy Toolbase, ESWare, or similar energy storage analysis platforms
- Experience supporting interconnections to transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable generation facilities
- Ability to travel periodically (10%) throughout the United States as project needs require
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Renewable Energy
- Construction support, field engineering, commissioning, or startup experience
- Strong leadership, mentoring, project management, communication, and client relationship skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
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