Lead Electrical Engineer, BESS

About the role

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support our Power Division. The position involves designing BESS systems, including plant layout, selecting system hardware, optimizing systems, determining power generation and interconnection requirements, and leading the electrical engineering aspects of projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the electrical engineering of commercial and utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
• Ensure project deliverables for the electrical engineering scope are met.
• Coordinate with other project disciplines including civil engineers, structural/geotechnical engineers, and surveyors.
• Prepare and lead electrical engineering design and construction documents for BESS projects.
• Oversee electrical team resources and staff performing calculations and studies such as short circuit analysis, load flow studies, grounding design, and voltage drop calculations.
• Collaborate with clients, utilities, system integrators, and code enforcement authorities.
• Perform QA/QC review of design work for projects where you serve as the lead electrical engineer.
• Maintain awareness of current energy storage technologies, equipment, and industry best practices.
• Support construction of projects by responding to contractor and owner requests, including RFIs, submittal reviews, and field coordination.
• Afford assistance with marketing efforts and preparation of materials related to BESS electrical engineering services.
• Supervise, train, and mentor graduate engineers, staff engineers, and design technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, and applicable utility interconnection requirements.
• Knowledge and proficiency with electrical power system modeling software.
• Approximately 4–10 years of experience in electrical engineering design related to power generation, energy storage, substations, or electrical distribution systems.
• Working knowledge and ability to read and develop construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce detailed technical reports with minimal oversight.
• Experience preparing proposals, managing project budgets, invoices, change orders, progress reporting, and coordinating project data with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to use AutoCAD in a limited capacity.