OverviewE2 is looking for a Senior BESS Engineer to join our team in our San Diego office to support various developer and electric utility clients. The Senior BESS Engineer will lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards and interconnection requirements. Review BESS engineering designs, power system studies, drawings and vendor documentation. The candidate will report directly to the Design Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities- Lead utility-scale BESS projects from concept through commissioning.
- Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding, cable sizing for BESS projects.
- Perform BESS physical design activities including drawings, specifications, and bill of materials.
- Ensure BESS design follows applicable codes, standards and interconnection requirements.
- Develop battery augmentation plans.
- Perform careful self-checking activities to ensure the quality of work.
- Communicate and coordinate project activities with design team and project manager.
- Utilize client and/or company information system to track and update design activities.
- Participate/lead job site meetings to gather scope of work.
- Participate/lead in answering Request for Information (RFI) during project construction.
- Prepare computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
- 10+ years of experience working on BESS and/or renewable design projects with utility or consulting engineering firm.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Basic written and verbal communication skills
Preferred- Professional Engineer Certification preferred but not required.
- Experience with substation design and construction standards for Southern California Edison.
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
BenefitsE2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.
Work Environment/Physical DemandsWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
- Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.
Local Candidates onlyNo
SolicitationPlease no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.
