BESS Engineer

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand. They are seeking a Project Engineer for their Utility Scale Energy Storage team who will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing multiple energy storage augmentation projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed design engineering of electrical, structural and civil aspects of utility-scale energy storage augmentation projects
• Manage multiple concurrent high volume battery augmentation projects from conception through execution, working closely with external Engineers of Record, Project Managers and permitting, procurement, interconnection and construction teams
• Prepare technical scopes of work for incorporation into contract documents
• Support projects from conception through execution, working closely with early-stage and construction project managers
• Influence project teams in the engineering aspects of the technical work, including close collaboration with and oversight of external Engineers of Record
• Maintain familiarity with the progress and problems in assigned technical areas
• Influence project teams in the engineering aspects of the technical work
• Collaborate with suppliers to successfully integrate major equipment
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams for problem solving, process improvement opportunities, and system integration and controls
• Support energy storage strategies through technical and market analysis
• Identify value engineering opportunities as well as emerging technologies prospects
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program
• An SME in substation or utility scale energy storage design and/or project management
• Established expertise in one or more of the following areas: Power electronics, Battery storage system design, Substation design, Generation tie design
• Design and/or operation of large-scale power generation or processing plants involving adherence to regulatory requirements while maximizing the performance and reliability of technically complex systems
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of construction methods, including foundations, trenching, electrical terminations and testing, and best safety practices
• Strong knowledge of technologies in energy storage including varying battery chemistries, power conversion units and DC-DC converters
• Lithium-ion battery storage safety: Familiarity with UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections
• Familiarity with interconnection studies and GIA material modification adjustment (MMA) processes, particularly in WECC and CAISO
• Construction permitting and contracting experience
• Shows maturity of technical expertise and assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical and non-technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills