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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Electrical Engineer - BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) - **Company:** Primoris Renewable Energy - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Databases, Python (Programming Language) - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6288a363-bf5f-436a-a4ba-450628648009 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years of renewable energy field experience. * At least 2 years of experience in utility-scale BESS or Solar PV design, or within the renewable energy industry. * Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, PVsyst, SAM, ETAP, CYMCAP, PVSOL (BESS Design), and Python. Preferred Skills & Abilities: * Strong understanding of modules, racking, inverters, and design drivers for utility-scale BESS and PV systems. * Ability to interpret manufacturer specifications, design parameters, and installation guidelines. * Experience creating engineered BESS site plans and single-line diagrams (DC and AC systems). * Excellent prioritization, multitasking, and follow-through skills with minimal supervision. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor. * High level of organizational skills and attention to detail. ## Description * Develop preliminary design concepts for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) based on sound engineering principles. * Provide technical documentation and support to Estimating, Business Development, and Proposal teams. * Contribute to detailed design development for awarded BESS projects. * Offer long-term design and optimization support for BESS systems throughout the project lifecycle. * Create, update, and utilize electrical engineering calculation tools. * Collaborate with Estimating, Procurement, Project Management, and Field teams to support design development and optimization. * Guide AutoCAD designers in producing accurate BESS site layouts, single-line diagrams, and other technical drawings. * Maintain and enhance a database of equipment used in BESS design. * Support the development of construction details and Bills of Materials for various project work packages. * Lead the design process from conceptual through to constructible stages across multiple BESS projects. * Review utility interconnection documents, including facility studies, interconnection agreements, and power purchase agreements. * Apply engineering principles to optimize costs for utility-scale BESS systems and maintain design matrices for future use. * Provide engineering support to Procurement and Operations teams for awarded projects. * Utilize company-approved tools and communication methods to ensure efficient collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. * Improve workflow processes across engineering, procurement, scheduling, and project controls. * Analyze historical project data and assist with material forecasting for upcoming BESS projects., We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. 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