Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems to join our Power sector team. This role involves supporting grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects, evaluating and analyzing energy storage technologies, and contributing to the design and implementation of sustainable power systems.

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.
• Develop written technical reports that effectively convey battery energy storage concepts, use-cases, and feasibility study results to various types of audiences.
• Coverage of design reviews with various stakeholders including governing and permitting agencies.
• 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.
• Coordinate 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.

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.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in design of BESS, power 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills.