Bess Design Engineer

RIT Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Bess Design Engineer to plan, design, and execute energy storage projects. The role requires a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to deliver high-quality products in the energy storage field.

Responsibilities:

• Support design phase and engineer major components for large-scale energy storage projects
• Recognize inconsistencies in engineering drawings, take corrective action, and strive for better design quality and efficiency
• Identify and resolve errors in engineering studies and suggest future solutions
• Prepare technical scopes of work for contracts
• Support projects from inception to completion by working closely with project managers
• Influence project teams on engineering tasks
• Stay updated on project progress and technical issues
• Manage project milestones and recognize risks
• Collaborate with suppliers to integrate major equipment
• Work with diverse teams to solve problems, improve opportunities, and integrate systems and controls
• Understand specifications for major equipment purchasing, ensure clear communication, and propose solutions
• Understand permitting requirements, propose solutions to legal challenges, and recommend site design improvements
• Handle other assigned duties as needed
• Travel 25% of the time for project specific duties

Requirements:

• Must have utility or commercial experience & an engineering degree
• Experience designing utility scale/commercial BESS
• Blend of technical expertise with strong project management skills
• Experience in the energy storage field
• Support design phase and engineer major components for large-scale energy storage projects
• Recognize inconsistencies in engineering drawings, take corrective action, and strive for better design quality and efficiency
• Identify and resolve errors in engineering studies and suggest future solutions
• Prepare technical scopes of work for contracts
• Support projects from inception to completion by working closely with project managers
• Influence project teams on engineering tasks
• Stay updated on project progress and technical issues
• Manage project milestones and recognize risks
• Collaborate with suppliers to integrate major equipment
• Work with diverse teams to solve problems, improve opportunities, and integrate systems and controls
• Understand specifications for major equipment purchasing, ensure clear communication, and propose solutions
• Understand permitting requirements, propose solutions to legal challenges, and recommend site design improvements
• Handle other assigned duties as needed
• Travel 25% of the time for project specific duties
• 3+ Years experience Solar/PV Engineering and/or Construction
• Expertise in one or more of these areas: Power electronics, Battery storage system design, Substation design, Generation tie design
• Familiarity with energy storage technologies, including battery chemistries, power conversion units, and DC/DC converters
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery storage safety standards (UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections)
• Familiarity with IEC 61215, 61646, 61730
• Ability to handle specialized technical tasks independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills