Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

About the role

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support grid scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects developing conceptual layouts and one-line diagrams and supporting the detailed design through the completion of Issue for Construction design packages.
• Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation.
• Support microgrid and distributed energy resources projects by developing detailed electrical engineering designs.
• 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.
• Cook up and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones for BESS projects.
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (F&LS), 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.
• Support development of and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for power generation 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.
• Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
• 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.

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 writing experience with equipment, construction and procurement specifications.
• Understanding of BESS technologies as well as integration of these systems into traditional power generation and renewables generation facilities.
• Understanding of typical communication network topology, fire alarm systems, and relay coordination.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.