Junior Development Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the development of utility-scale battery energy storage projects from the initial stages through NTP and EPC handoff.

• Plan and execute engineering tasks during early, mid, and late-stage development phases.

• Create preliminary project design basis documents and initial site layouts.

• Coordinate technical specifications from vendors regarding energy storage technologies.

• Formulate technical scopes of work and specifications for consulting, contracting, and EPC services.

• Evaluate proposals and engineering deliverables from consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors.

• Create technical specifications for BESS, EMS, main power transformers, and HV breakers.

• Provide engineering insights for interconnection applications, studies, permitting applications, and offtake proposals.

• Engage in internal and external project team meetings.

• Assemble technical documentation and exhibits for EPC handoff and RFP submissions.

• Enhance development engineering standards and practices by incorporating lessons learned from previous projects.

• Monitor the performance and achievement of key technical objectives throughout project development.

• Assist in quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with codes, standards, agreements, permitting requirements, and company practices.

• Oversee engineering documentation using SharePoint and Procore.

• Develop design review presentations and communicate project technical features and risks to peers and leadership.

• Report directly to the Vice President of Engineering.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in power delivery, substations, renewable energy, or energy storage is required.

• An ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field is required.

• EIT Certification is preferred.

• Familiarity with IEEE, NFPA, CEC, NEMA, NEC, NESC, OSHA, and UL standards is preferred.

• Knowledge of battery energy storage design and technical standards is preferred.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as presentation skills are essential.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to report at an executive level are necessary.

• Must be willing to work remotely and have the ability to travel to project sites.

• International work is not permitted.

• Must be willing to travel to sites within the continental US up to 20%.

• Must be open to participating in multi-day in-person all-hands meetings up to three times per year.

• Must possess a positive, professional demeanor and strong customer service skills.

• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership abilities are required.

• Excellent time management and analytical skills are essential.

• Demonstrated capability to use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Harvey with sound judgment and appropriate oversight is necessary.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Visa sponsorship or transfer may be applicable to eligibility.

🏝️ Benefits

• 20% 401(k) program with a 6% match.

• Monthly stipend for cell phone expenses.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care benefits.

• 20 vacation days.

• 5 sick days.

• 9 observed holidays.

• Remote working opportunities within the continental United States.

• Occasional travel to company offices, project sites, or other meeting venues as required.

• Up to 20% travel to project sites within the continental US.

• In-person 'All-hands' meetings up to three times per year.