Senior Staff Engineer, Engineering (Battery Storage)

Responsibilities

• Interface with battery, inverter, and padmount transformer Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to obtain technical information and stay apprised of technology advancements and trends.
• Prepare conceptual project layouts utilizing QGIS, CAD, or Visio software. Optimize layouts in order to maximize project value.
• Conduct site visits to support site evaluation, suitability, and due diligence efforts.
• Aid the Development team with federal, state, county, and local permitting efforts.
• Support the progress of team initiatives including safety, material/process template improvement, etc.
• Manage the layout and design of the battery array and coordinate with the selected vendors to ensure design compatibility.
• Work with the Electrical Engineering team to support electrical system design and compliance efforts.
• Interface with the Project Management and Operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operations.
• Ensure timely and complete transfer of technical responsibilities.
• Participate in landowner meetings, community outreach events, and monthly construction meetings.
• Work with the Structured Finance team to provide responses to lender and independent engineer due diligence questions throughout the project financing process.
• Work with Procurement and battery manufactures to quote various systems to meet the RFP requirements.
• Prepare pricing models for various storage energy system use cases.
• Determine project sizing and operational requirements based on key market drivers, customer needs, RFP requirements, and Invenergy's Basis of Design.
• Cook with the Project Management team to determine construction and commercial costs.
• Support the Development and Origination teams with the preparation of sales proposals to customers.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline including but not limited to Physics, Material Science, and Environmental Science.
• 2+ years of engineering or related technical discipline experience, preferably in the renewable energy industry.
• Some travel required (up to 20%).
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Familiarity with LFP chemistry, battery cell, module, rack, and enclosure designs.
• Knowledge of the procurement, integration, and construction processes for renewable facilities and battery storage projects in particular.
• Experience with contract negotiations and electrical engineering design.
• Familiarity with DC/AC inverters or DC/DC converter operation.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, TCP/IP, CANbus, or DNP3.
• Experience with modeling energy project economics and familiarity with concepts such as NPV, IRR and LCOE.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy.
• Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds.

Pay

Base Pay: $85,000.00 - $108,000.00 USD
Annual Bonus: 15%