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ROLE SUMMARY
This position is for the technical leader for our equipment engineering team. As the technical leader you would need to be an expert in equipment engineering, as well as a leader on the team. Equipment engineers are responsible for the selection and sizing of key equipment through the BESS design process. You would be part of the engineering organization that works to design the BESS, from first bid, all the way through installation.
This position is full time and located in the US. Travel is expected to be 10% or less.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mentoring of junior engineers
- BESS and Technology selection
- Review of technical requirements and providing replies to technical RFIs related to BOM
- Sizing and arrangement of BESS Equipment
- BOM creation and management including major equipment and BOP
- Coordination between subcontractors and suppliers, and PM
- Creation of standard practices and best practices)
- Client management technical fronts
- Collaborative approach to build harmony with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Essential qualities:
- Ability to quickly and efficiently sort through data to identify key issues or variables to consider in making critically important strategic decisions and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written involving high-level communications with internal and external contacts; ability to listen and simplify details depending upon target audience.
- Able to handle complexity and ambiguity in a dynamic work environment.
- Valuing people: effectively promotes an environment of fairness, equity, consistency, and trust in all interactions internal and external to the company; identifies and addresses problematic behaviors and operating methods.
- Self-knowing & self-development seeks to improve and maintain personal effectiveness in leadership and high-demand situations; remains energized, enthusiastic, and confident in the face of challenges and ambiguity.
- Knowledge, interpretation, and application of codes and standards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- Graduate of University program in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 8+ years experience in power generation & distribution environment preferred
- Certifications/Licenses
- Professional engineering designation preferred
- Other Competencies
- Excellent working knowledge of excel and BOM management
- Familiarity of Project Management Tools
- Knowledge of power distribution system fundamentals, Engineering Standards and distribution system specs such as NEC, UL, IEEE, OBC, NFPA, etc.
- Familiarity with health and safety legislation