Sr Energy Storage Engineer
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Job description
- Support the design, engineering, and technical execution of large-scale battery energy storage projects.
- Lead technical evaluations and engineering studies to optimize system performance, reliability, safety, and cost.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations to identify deficiencies and improve design quality.
- Develop technical scopes of work and engineering requirements for contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers.
- Work closely with Project Managers to support projects through development, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of engineering milestones.
- Identify technical risks early and develop practical solutions to maintain project schedules and budgets.
- Collaborate with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to integrate battery systems, power conversion systems, substations, and associated infrastructure.
- Partner with civil, electrical, controls, interconnection, permitting, and construction teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
- Support equipment selection, procurement activities, and technical due diligence reviews.
- Evaluate permitting requirements and recommend innovative design solutions that support project approvals.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering processes, project execution, and technology deployment.
- Provide technical guidance and influence project teams in support of successful project outcomes., * Work on some of the most impactful energy storage projects in North America.
- Collaborate with highly skilled engineers, project developers, and industry experts.
- Influence the future of renewable energy and grid modernization.
- Gain exposure to emerging technologies and industry-leading solutions.
- Grow your technical expertise and leadership capabilities in a rapidly expanding market.
- Make a tangible impact on the clean energy transition.
Requirements
Visionary IEC 61730 IEC 61646 Leadership Innovation Resilience Reliability Procurement Communication Presentations Due Diligence Renewable Energy Technical Issues Project Schedules Solution-Oriented Project Management Influencing Skills Technical Strategy Equipment Selection Engineering Drawings Emerging Technologies Energy Transformation Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electric Power Systems Project Implementation Energy Storage Systems Artificial Intelligence Energy System Transition Engineering Design Process Balancing (Ledger/Billing) Influencing Without Authority Continuous Improvement Process Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Electrical Safety In The Workplace (NFPA 70e), If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to see your work make a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy, energy storage, solar PV, power systems, or related engineering fields.
- Strong understanding of engineering design, project execution, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Ability to independently manage technical assignments and solve complex engineering challenges.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to travel approximately 25%., Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Power electronics
- Utility-scale solar PV systems
- Electrical substations
- Generation interconnection and grid integration
- Power conversion systems and inverter technologies
- DC/DC converter design and applications
Knowledge of:
- Lithium-ion battery technologies and energy storage system architecture
- UL 1973, UL 9540, UL 9540A
- NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC
- Applicable IFC and IBC requirements
- IEC 61215, IEC 61646, and IEC 61730 standards, You are a proactive engineer who enjoys balancing technical depth with project execution. You can navigate complex challenges, communicate effectively across teams, and bring a solutions-oriented mindset to every project. Whether reviewing detailed engineering designs, troubleshooting technical issues, or collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders, you are motivated by delivering high-quality results and advancing the future of energy., Writing Visionary IEC 61730 IEC 61646 Leadership Innovation Resilience Reliability Procurement Communication Presentations Due Diligence Renewable Energy Technical Issues Project Schedules Solution-Oriented Project Management Influencing Skills Technical Strategy Equipment Selection Engineering Drawings Emerging Technologies Energy Transformation Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electric Power Systems Project Implementation Energy Storage Systems Artificial Intelligence Energy System Transition Engineering Design Process Balancing (Ledger/Billing) Influencing Without Authority Continuous Improvement Process Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Electrical Safety In The Workplace (NFPA 70e) +0
Benefits & conditions
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type