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 supports grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects, microgrid and distributed energy resources projects, and helps shape the future of 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.
• 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.
• Coverge 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.
• Coordinate closely with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
• 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.
• Technical writing experience with equipment, construction and procurement specifications.
• 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

• 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.