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Job Description

Our client is building a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into high-quality inputs for new batteries. We are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join our EPC team and lead the design of scalable, high-performance Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for utility-scale and distributed energy applications.

Technical Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering efforts for utility-scale lithium-ion BESS projects from concept through construction

• Interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs to support interconnection studies, permitting, and compliance

• Serve as internal subject matter expert (SME) for BESS technical challenges

• Design AC and DC electrical systems using medium voltage transformers, inverters, DC combiners, energy managers, and battery modules

• Specify and procure long-lead AC equipment

• Develop schematic diagrams, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, raceway plans, grounding plans, and protection strategies

• Specify and evaluate components such as circuit breakers, contactors, fuses, disconnects, emergency power off (EPO), and metering devices

• Coordinate with civil, structural, fire and life safety, SCADA/telecom, geotechnical, and DC system design teams to produce complete IFC packages and technical specifications

• Ensure compliance with NEC 705, NEC 706, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, NFPA 855, and local amendments

• Lead code reviews and provide summaries to internal teams

• Integrate BESS with grid infrastructure and other renewable and traditional energy sources

• Perform power system studies for short circuit, load flow, arc flash, and protective device coordination for AC and DC systems

• Serve as the Electrical Engineer of Record for assigned projects

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of BESS technologies, codes, and industry trends

• Lead R&D efforts to analyze feasibility of medium voltage DC distribution systems for BESS integration

Project Management Responsibilities

• Provide construction administration support for RFIs, submittal reviews, change orders, and site inspections

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to manage scope, schedule, and budget

• Prepare engineering cost estimates and project schedules in collaboration with project controls

• Perform QA/QC reviews of electrical designs and mentor junior engineers

• Contribute to internal design standards, templates, and best practices

• Manage project workload and ensure timely delivery of engineering documents

• Support strategic initiatives related to grid integration, renewable energy, and energy storage

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience

• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity

• Must obtain PE in Nevada and South Carolina within 2 months of start date

• Minimum 5 years of experience in solar, energy storage, or microgrid sectors

• At least 3 years focused on BESS design and deployment

• Proven expertise in interconnection and regulatory compliance for BESS systems

• Subject matter expertise in:

• NEC 705, NEC 706

• IEEE 1547

• UL 9540

• NFPA 855

• Advanced proficiency in:

• Microgrid and hybrid power systems modeling tools (HOMER or similar)

• Power system modeling (ETAP, SKM, or similar)

• AutoCAD/Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office

• Strong understanding of energy storage use-cases:

• Peak shaving

• Load shifting

• Demand response

• Frequency response

• Highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented

• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, visual) • Experience with transmission-level load flow and stability using PSSE and PSLF

• Experience with electromagnetic transient simulations using PSCAD, EMTC, or similar

• Experience with SEL relay settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent

• Experience with HVDC systems and converter station design