BESS Electrical Engineer

BESS Electrical Engineer

Our client, a leading firm in renewable energy projects, is seeking a BESS Electrical Engineer to join their energy storage team. This company is at the forefront of offering expertise in various advanced storage technologies. The ideal candidate will have a passion for energy storage solutions and a mix of engineering, business development, and project management skills.

Key responsibilities for this role will include (but not limited to):

• Evaluate energy storage technologies and provide guidance on the optimal solutions for clients.
• Engage in marketing, project development, and proposal creation for energy storage projects.
• Maintain regular communication and correspondence with clients and external personnel.
• Develop scope of work, conceptual designs, and execution plans for projects.
• Prepare engineering cost and man-hour estimates and schedules.
• Perform project management duties on energy storage consulting projects.
• Act as Lead Engineer on multi-discipline energy storage construction projects.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Prepare or oversee the creation of construction documents for energy storage facility electrical systems.
• Develop or direct the creation of equipment specifications, procurement, and factory acceptance testing.
• Coordinate project design assignments and design teams across multiple locations.
• Offer guidance and field engineering support during construction and commissioning.
• Travel approximately 20% to client offices and field project sites, including potential overseas travel.

Required and desired skillsets, experience and qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably with EPC projects.
• PE License is preferred.
• Experience with energy storage for utility-scale or large industrial facilities, including battery technology, sizing, site layouts, inverter selection, and related system design.
• Proficiency with engineering software such as SKM Power Tools or ETAP is a plus.
• Experience in field construction and commissioning is preferred.
• Previous consulting engineering experience is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to utilize Excel spreadsheets, create excel trackers, and be able to use Word and Powerpoint for reporting/presentations via teams or in person.

Let’s connect and discuss this opportunity in more detail – [email protected]