Senior Electrical Engineer – BESS

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

📋 Description

• Conduct and evaluate comprehensive physical and electrical design and engineering for all elements of battery energy storage systems (BESS).

• Work in collaboration with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

• Generate general arrangements for BESS equipment, along with single line diagrams, elevations, connection details, bills of materials, construction details, grounding details, conduit plans, and illumination plans.

• Partner with project management to ensure projects are executed within budget and on schedule.

• Develop and assess computer-based models and power system studies for utility-scale BESS projects.

• Conduct studies for equipment sizing, specification and selection, load flow, reactive power, ampacity, short circuit, grounding, illumination, arc flash, harmonics, and system loss.

• Draft and review material, equipment, and construction specifications.

• Examine spec sheets and submittals to ensure compliance with specifications and design.

• Prepare and review project documentation and reports, including cost estimates, budget reports, and studies.

• Provide field support, troubleshooting, and observation reports.

• Assess the work of Designers, Drafters, and Field Service Personnel for quality and accuracy.

• Stay updated on applicable codes and standards.

• Maintain relationships with clients and the company.

• Participate in conferences, training workshops, seminars, and classes as appropriate.

• Attend safety training sessions and adhere to safety rules and guidelines.

• Be prepared to work additional hours beyond a standard 40-hour workweek as necessary.

• Undertake other job-related responsibilities as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution; electric power option is preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering or field experience.

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus, but not mandatory.

• Proficient in AutoCAD.

• Experience in a leadership role for complex design projects.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and people skills.

• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Experience with utility-scale BESS is a plus.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical, electrical power system study software (PowerFactory, ETAP), CYMCAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, Visual Lighting, etc., is advantageous.

• Experience with 3D BIM design software is beneficial.

• People management experience is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and standard computer software, is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Flexible work schedules available for certain positions.

• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to explore the world based on your travel preferences.

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards.

• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation.

• Tuition Assistance.

• Student Loan Repayment.

• Paid Licensing/Certification Fees and Renewals.

• Financial rewards for obtaining licensure.

• Employee Referral program.

• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for wellness-related expenses (gym memberships, fitness trackers, home gym equipment, etc.).

• Dependent Care Match.

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP) coverage.

• Family Planning & IVF Benefits.

• Pet Insurance.

• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options.

• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD), Short-Term Disability (STD), and life insurance.

• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness.

• Member Assistance Program (MAP) offering complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services.