Engineer III, Energy Storage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +44 more locations.

📋 Description

• Act as a technical subject matter expert for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) engineering tasks.

• Lead and oversee BESS design and engineering processes, ensuring compliance with contracts, utility requirements, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) standards.

• Evaluate feasibility studies, site assessments, and system sizing evaluations.

• Provide advanced technical contributions across various engineering scopes, including electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, and high voltage.

• Manage Engineers of Record and collaborate with third-party engineering partners.

• Work in conjunction with fire protection engineers and local fire departments/AHJs.

• Create and review technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for procurement purposes.

• Offer technical oversight during procurement, including vendor recommendations and drawing assessments.

• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to design, procure, install, and commission BESS systems.

• Supervise system modeling, simulation, and analysis to enhance performance, efficiency, and reliability.

• Assist in construction through resolving field issues, providing design clarifications, and implementing minor redesigns.

• Aid in testing, validation, commissioning, energization, and initial synchronization.

• Mentor junior engineers and project teams.

• Keep updated with industry trends, standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to business development through proposals, presentations, and technical consultations.

• Represent SOLV Engineering at customer and client meetings.

• Engage in regular team meetings and calls.

• Travel as necessary to support project execution.

• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 3 years of electrical engineering experience with a focus on BESS, renewables, or power systems.

• Proficiency in the design, integration, and optimization of battery energy storage systems, including lithium-ion batteries, inverters, Battery Management Systems (BMS), and grid interconnection equipment.

• Knowledge of BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software.

• Expertise in power system analysis and simulation tools (PSS/E, PSCAD, etc.).

• Strong familiarity with NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, and utility standards.

• In-depth understanding of grid operations and regulatory requirements, including FERC Order 841 and IEEE 1547.

• Comprehensive knowledge of fire protection requirements, including UL9540, UL9540A, and NFPA855.

• Familiarity with SCADA and Energy Management Systems communication protocols such as IEC 61850.

• Project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

• Profound understanding of EPC engineering workflows, design deliverables, submittals, document control, and coordination with engineering partners.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Bluebeam.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, adapt to changing requirements, and meet tight deadlines.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Basic life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Vacation pay.

• Sick pay.

• Holiday pay.