Electrical Engineer (PE) - Battery Energy Storage Systems BESS
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Power sector team. This role will focus on supporting grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects, microgrid and distributed energy resources projects, and will involve working closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (FLS), high-voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation.
- Develop and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones for BESS projects.
- Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing use-cases for battery energy storage systems in both centralized and distributed locations.
- Develop written technical reports that effectively convey battery energy storage concepts, use-cases, and feasibility study results to various types of audiences.
- Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (FLS), high-voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for BESS projects.
- Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing use-cases for battery energy storage systems in both centralized and distributed locations.
- Participate in design reviews with various stakeholders including governing and permitting agencies.
- Support development of and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for battery energy storage projects.
- Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians.
- Provide construction phase technical support including bid addenda, submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Construction Progress Reports (CPR) and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents, as needed.
- Coordinate project workload to deliver documents on schedule.
- Serve as a mentor or counsellor to junior members of the team.
- Provide technical support and assistance to HDR’s team and clients.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in design of BESS, distributed generation, renewables, electrical distribution, or power system controls.
- Understanding of BESS technologies as well as integration of these systems into traditional power generation and renewables generation facilities.
- Technical knowledge to analyze and interpret technical data and documents related to battery energy storage systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a broad range of audiences.
- Able to effectively support multiple complex and time sensitive projects.
- Able to multi-task by prioritizing, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
- Able to interact with clients as well as design and construction teams in a positive and proactive manner.
- Able to adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment.
- Able to interface with diverse personalities.
- Self-motivated and Team player.
- Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, commitment to quality in work products.
- Able to travel to support projects, meet with clients, or attend industry events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.
- Technical knowledge to analyze and interpret technical data and documents related to battery energy storage systems.
- Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and EasyPower.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Power Generation
Pay Transparency
Location: Nevada (Las Vegas & Reno) $83, 930.00 - $119,900.00 Minnesota: $82,260 - $121,800.00