Electrical Engineer (PE) - Battery Energy Storage Systems BESS

Overview

Design and support grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems projects.

Key Responsibilities

• design guidelines
• construction support
• design review
• engineering docs
• technology evaluation
• qa/qc

Tasks

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

Requirements

• pe license
• autocad
• revit
• skm
• bess
• 3 years

What You Bring

-Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, commitment to quality in work products. -Ability to effectively support multiple complex and time sensitive projects. -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 interact with clients as well as design and construction teams in a positive and proactive manner. -Ability to multi-task by prioritizing, organizing, and scheduling work. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a broad range of audiences. -Understanding of BESS technologies as well as integration of these systems into traditional power generation and renewables generation facilities. -Strong interpersonal skills. -Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis -Ability to interface with diverse personalities. -Technical knowledge to analyze and interpret technical data and documents related to battery energy storage systems. -Ability to adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment. -Self-motivated and Team player. -Ability to travel to support projects, meet with clients, or attend industry events. Travel required up to 10% domestic and international. -Minimum 3 years of experience in design of BESS, distributed generation, renewables, electrical distribution, or power system controls. -Professional Engineer (PE) license -Strongcomputer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and EasyPower -Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)

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