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# Utility-Scale BESS Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Westinghouse Electric - USA
- **Location:** Juno Beach, FL, United States
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9807dc88975e1a1e

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards?, * 15+ years in Solar/PV engineering and/or construction.

 * Expertise in one or more: power electronics, battery storage system design, substation design, generation tie design.
 * Strong familiarity with energy storage technologies: battery chemistries, power conversion systems, and DC/DC converters.
 * Working knowledge of safety standards for lithium-ion storage: UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, and relevant IFC/IBC sections.
 * Familiar with IEC 61215, 61646, 61730.
 * Comfort handling specialized, high-impact technical assignments.

## Description

Picture your week leading the technical backbone of utility-scale energy storage projects-sometimes from Juno Beach, FL, sometimes from your home office, and on the road about 25% of the time to be hands-on at key milestones. You'll combine deep engineering acumen with practical project leadership to plan, design, and implement complex Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions., * Engineer core components for large-scale storage systems and steer designs through the full lifecycle.

 * Spot and correct discrepancies in drawings; champion design quality and efficiency improvements.
 * Diagnose issues in engineering studies and define durable, future-proof fixes.
 * Author precise technical scopes of work that drive clear, fair, and executable contracts.
 * Partner with project managers from kickoff to commissioning to keep scope, schedule, and cost aligned.
 * Guide cross-functional teams on complex engineering tasks and decisions.
 * Track progress and technical risks, communicating issues early and often.
 * Collaborate with suppliers to integrate major equipment seamlessly into the system architecture.
 * Coordinate across disciplines to optimize systems and controls, unlocking project opportunities.
 * Interpret specifications for major equipment purchases and recommend solutions to close gaps.
 * Navigate permitting requirements, address legal considerations, and suggest site design refinements.
 * Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
 * Travel approximately 25% for project-specific needs.


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