Design Engineer - Battery Energy Storage

Ultipro; Burlington; Remote; CAD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Design Engineer for Battery Energy Storage (BESS) to support utility-scale renewable project design nationwide. You will develop layouts, collection systems, and study reports, collaborating with a small design team and external clients.

The role requires an Electrical Engineering degree and 2–4 years in power systems, with BESS experience preferred. Remote work is available with up to 15% travel and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering required or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in power systems with detailed design of Renewable BESS preferred.
• Experience with CYMCAP preferred.
• Experience with ETAP and/or EasyPower preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present complex information to all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop renewable project design/construction packages including BESS layouts and electrical one-line diagrams for utility-scale systems (50-500MW+).
• Interact directly with clients for project execution.
• Design multi-disciplinary teams and support early-stage conceptual designs and material take-offs.
• Contribute to engineering standards, toolsets and internal processes.
• Turn initial concepts into fully developed EPC designs.
• Collaborate effectively with team and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

CYMCAP

AutoCAD/Revit

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Design Engineer - Battery Energy Storage

Job Category: Engineering - Electrical

Requisition Number: DESIG004999

• Posted : October 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

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Description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is currently seeking talented and motivated Design Engineer – Battery Energy Storage (BESS) market candidates to support design of utility scale renewable projects nationwide. This role will be a strategic contributor to the growth of our Renewables Lifeline Sector®.

What You'll Do

• Work with internal team and external clients to develop renewable project design/construction packages including BESS layouts, electrical one-lines, collection systems, collection system studies, and equipment installation details for Utility Scale renewable systems (50-500MW+).
• Interact directly with clients for successful project execution
• Design projects of multi-discipline teams of 2-4 people including a design engineer (focused on the layout, details, etc.), a system studies engineer, with additional support from CAD technicians.
• Support development of early-stage projects with conceptual designs and material take-offs.
• Contribute to continual development of internal engineering standards, toolsets and work processes.
• Turning initial system conceptual ideas into fully developed optimized EPC designs.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must collaborate well with a team.

What We Expect from You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering required or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in power systems, with detailed design of Renewable BESS strongly preferred.
• Experience with CYMCAP preferred.
• Experience with ETAP and or EasyPower Preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Experience/familiarity with AUTOCAD or Revit is preferred but not necessary.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to identify improvements and implement them, utilizing support from others
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Due to the dynamic nature of the renewable energy market, the ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies is a must.
• Knowledge of BESS and or Wind systems, NEC requirements, and construction practices is strongly preferred.
• The position requires the ability to effectively multi-task and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, frequently within aggressive and compressed schedule.
• Ability to maintain project schedule and achieve target due dates.
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients and external agencies
• If working remote must have reliable high speed internet capabilities.
• Up to 15% travel required
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Collaborative Environment

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $81,000 - $109,700 CAD
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.