Electrical Engineer IV – BESS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +2 more locations.

📋 Description

• Lead the engineering design and implementation of utility-scale BESS projects from initial concept through to construction and commissioning.

• Review and approve BESS electrical design packages for projects across the United States.

• Act as the technical lead for BESS projects, offering guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to engineers and designers.

• Design and evaluate medium-voltage collection systems, AC and DC power systems, inverter/PCS systems, battery container integration, auxiliary systems, and protection and control schemes.

• Conduct and supervise power system studies including load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash, protection coordination, ampacity, and loss analysis.

• Review and validate engineering calculations, design packages, technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings.

• Manage engineering scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations across various projects.

• Collaborate with project managers, clients, utilities, EPCs, equipment vendors, and internal multidisciplinary teams.

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and assist in proposal development, project scoping, and business development efforts.

• Review and endorse manufacturer equipment drawings, technical submittals, and vendor documentation.

• Ensure adherence to relevant codes, standards, QA/QC procedures, utility requirements, and project specifications.

• Identify technical risks, formulate mitigation strategies, and address complex engineering challenges.

• Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities, including field visits and technical troubleshooting.

• Conduct QA/QC reviews on project deliverables produced by engineering teams.

• Contribute to the establishment and enhancement of engineering standards, design guides, and best practices.

• Stay updated on emerging BESS technologies, energy storage trends, utility requirements, and developments in the renewable energy market.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States is required.

• At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in BESS, renewable energy, utility, transmission, distribution, or power systems engineering.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related discipline is required.

• A Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Renewable Energy is preferred.

• Proven experience serving as a lead engineer or technical lead on utility-scale BESS projects.

• Extensive experience in designing medium- and low-voltage electrical systems and their associated infrastructure.

• Strong knowledge of switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, protective relays, breakers, transformers, and protection systems.

• Familiarity with battery container systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Battery Management Systems (BMS), and SCADA integration.

• Experience in designing inverter and PCS equipment and their related interconnections.

• In-depth understanding of relevant industry codes and standards including IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, CSA, and utility interconnection requirements.

• Experience in conducting power system studies using software such as ETAP, CYME, SKM, EasyPower, PSCAD, or similar tools.

• Proficiency with modeling tools like HOMER, Energy Toolbase, ESWare, or comparable energy storage analysis platforms.

• Familiarity with utility-scale solar, wind generation, substations, and transmission systems.

• Experience supporting interconnections to transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable generation facilities.

• Preferred experience in construction support, field engineering, commissioning, or startup activities.

• Strong leadership, mentoring, project management, communication, and client relationship skills.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and achieve results in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to travel periodically (10%) throughout the United States as project demands necessitate.

• Ability to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours to promote work-life balance.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401k matching.

• Eligibility for bonuses.

• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved educational endeavors.

• RRSP matching (Canada).

• 401k matching (US).