Electrical Engineer (PE) - Battery Energy Storage Systems BESS

Overview

Design and support grid-scale BESS projects from concept to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• bess design
• electrical design
• technical reports
• design review
• construction support
• vendor evaluation

Tasks

-Support grid scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects developing conceptual layouts and oneline diagrams and supporting the detailed design through the completion of Issue For Construction design packages. -Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing usecases for battery energy storage systems in both centralized and distributed locations. -Serve as a mentor or counsellor to junior members of the team. -Support microgrid and distributed energy resources projects by developing detailed electrical engineering designs. -Develop written technical reports that effectively convey battery energy storage concepts, usecases, and feasibility study results to various types of audiences. -Develop and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones for BESS projects. -Identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently. -Participate in design reviews with various stakeholders including governing and permitting agencies. -Support development of and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for battery energy storage projects. -Coordinate project workload to deliver documents on schedule. -Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution. -Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (FLS), highvoltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for BESS projects. -Provide construction phase technical support including bid addenda, submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Construction Progress Reports (CPR) and change orders, and incorporate agreedupon changes into the project documents, as needed. -Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation. -Provide technical support and assistance to HDR’s team and clients. -Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians.

Requirements

• bess
• renewables
• nec
• technical writing
• 3 years
• interpersonal

What You Bring

-Strong interpersonal skills. -Minimum 3 years of experience in design of BESS, distributed generation, renewables, electrical distribution, or power system controls. -Ability to interface with diverse personalities. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a broad range of audiences. -Selfmotivated and Team player. -Ability to adapt to change within a fastpaced business environment. -Technical knowledge to analyze and interpret technical data and documents related to battery energy storage systems. -Ability to effectively support multiple complex and time sensitive projects. -Ability to interact with clients as well as design and construction teams in a positive and proactive manner. -Ability to travel to support projects, meet with clients, or attend industry events. Travel required up to 10% domestic and international. -Understanding of BESS technologies as well as integration of these systems into traditional power generation and renewables generation facilities. -Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards. -Ability to multitask by prioritizing, organizing, and scheduling work. -Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, commitment to quality in work products.

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