Key skills
Thermal ManagementLithium-Ion Battery SystemsHydronic HVACAir-cooled HVACBattery Heat GenerationBESS DesignVRF SystemsAir-side HVAC SystemsEnergy Storage TechnologiesBattery ChemistriesPower Conversion UnitsDC/DC ConvertersSafety Standards - UL1973Safety Standards - UL9540Safety Standards - UL9540ASafety Standards - NFPA 855Safety Standards - NFPA 70ESafety Standards - NECSafety Standards - IFC/IBCProblem Solving
About this role
Dexian is seeking a Project Engineer specializing in Thermal Management for Lithium-Ion Battery Systems. In this role, you will support BESS projects from design through commissioning, collaborating across the organization to deliver best-in-class energy storage solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate design aspects of major components for utility-scale energy storage projects
- Prepare technical scopes of work for thermal management studies and designs for incorporation into contract documents
- Support projects from conception through commissioning, including on-site commissioning activities
- Provide engineering guidance to project teams and oversee external Engineers of Record
- Collaborate with suppliers on equipment sizing, controls, technology compatibility, and integration
- Partner with multi-disciplined teams on problem solving, system integration, and process improvement
- Identify value engineering opportunities and track emerging technologies
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
- 5+ years of engineering experience
- Evaluate design aspects of major components for utility-scale energy storage projects
- Prepare technical scopes of work for thermal management studies and designs for incorporation into contract documents
- Support projects from conception through commissioning, including on-site commissioning activities
- Provide engineering guidance to project teams and oversee external Engineers of Record
- Collaborate with suppliers on equipment sizing, controls, technology compatibility, and integration
- Partner with multi-disciplined teams on problem solving, system integration, and process improvement
- Identify value engineering opportunities and track emerging technologies
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
- Subject matter expertise in thermal management for energy storage systems, including one or more of: hydronic HVAC, air-cooled HVAC, battery heat generation/dissipation, or BESS design
- Hands-on experience with VRF, hydronic, and air-side HVAC systems
- Strong knowledge of energy storage technologies, including battery chemistries, power conversion units, and DC/DC converters
- Familiarity with relevant safety standards: UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, and applicable IFC/IBC sections
- Effective communicator, able to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences