Senior/Principal Project Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee engineering and technical aspects throughout the entire project lifecycle, spanning from site prospecting and conceptual design to IFC and construction mobilization.

• Produce basis-of-design documents and engineering scopes of work, facilitate design reviews, and create technical specifications.

• Develop RFP packages for EPC and Owner’s Engineer, lead technical evaluations and bidder selections, and supervise external engineering consultants.

• Assist in development, procurement, and construction efforts.

• Conduct quality control for engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with utility interconnection and local AHJ standards.

• Act as a subject matter expert on BESS equipment, high-voltage substations, and grid infrastructure.

• Execute thorough technology diligence on energy storage products while identifying risks and opportunities for value engineering.

• Support technical specifications and RFP packages for batteries, inverters, transformers, circuit breakers, high-voltage GIS, and medium-voltage switchgear.

• Aid in discretionary permitting and engage stakeholders with local AHJs.

• Strategically plan and implement development projects while achieving technical, commercial, financial, safety, quality, schedule, and budgetary goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.

• At least five (5) years of experience in the engineering and design of energy infrastructure, particularly in battery energy storage and high-voltage substations.

• Proven experience in coordinating and integrating multiple external engineering consultants and design firms for large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Background in integrating low/medium/high voltage systems, protection & SCADA, as well as civil, structural, mechanical, and fire protection aspects.

• Experience in developing, executing, and managing engineering deliverables, including drawings, studies, schedules, budgets, QA/QC procedures, and reporting.

• Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards, such as IEEE, NFPA, ANSI, and UL.

• Knowledge of industry OEMs for energy storage, High Voltage, and Balance of Plant.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, and Navisworks.

• Experience in technical contract negotiations is advantageous.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, along with strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, resourcefulness, and creativity.

• Capacity to adapt to shifting priorities, work scopes, and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

• Ability to conduct diligence on project sites, substations, and other high-voltage electrical infrastructure.

🏝️ Benefits

• Join a high-growth company with a vibrant, fast-paced, challenging, and creative start-up culture.

• Be part of building the company from the ground up.

• Contribute to climate change mitigation and promote equitable community impact.

• Up to 25% travel.