Battery Energy Storage Project Engineer

Hydrogen UK Ltd; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen UK Ltd is seeking a Battery Energy Storage Project Engineer in Juno Beach, FL to support planning, design and execution of utility‑scale storage projects. You will provide engineering oversight across the project lifecycle and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high‑quality energy storage solutions.

Preferred candidates have 3+ years in Solar/PV or energy storage, familiarity with BESS, power electronics and standards such as UL 1973, NFPA 70E and NEC.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with experience in battery energy storage, solar/PV, power electronics.
• Experience with utility-scale BESS is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with UL 1973, UL 9540, NFPA 855, NEC and IEC standards.
• Ability to independently manage specialized technical engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and design of major components for utility-scale battery energy storage projects.
• Provide engineering oversight across project development, design and execution.
• Review drawings and studies, identify issues and develop solutions.
• Prepare scopes of work for engineering and construction contracts.
• Support projects from inception through completion with project managers and teams.
• Monitor milestones, progress and identify project risks.
• Collaborate with suppliers to integrate major equipment.
• Support specs and procurement for major equipment.
• Coordinate across disciplines to resolve issues and integrate systems.
• Assist permitting and recommend design improvements.
• Travel ~25% for project requirements.

Skills

Solar/PV engineering

Energy storage

Power electronics

Substation design

Generation tie design

Battery storage safety knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Battery design tools

DC/DC converter knowledge

Job description

Battery Energy Storage Project Engineer

We are seeking a Battery Energy Storage Project Engineer to support the planning, design and execution of large-scale energy storage projects. This role will provide engineering oversight throughout the project lifecycle and work across multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically sound, high-quality energy storage solutions.

The successful candidate will have an engineering background with experience in battery energy storage, solar/PV, power electronics, substations or related power generation infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the engineering and design of major components for utility-scale battery energy storage projects.
• Provide engineering oversight throughout project development, design and execution.
• Review engineering drawings and studies, identify inconsistencies or technical issues, and develop appropriate solutions.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for engineering and construction contracts.
• Support projects from inception through completion in partnership with project managers and engineering teams.
• Manage engineering milestones, monitor technical progress and identify project risks.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers and vendors to integrate major equipment into project designs.
• Support technical specifications and procurement requirements for major equipment.
• Work across engineering, project management, construction and other disciplines to resolve technical issues and integrate systems and controls.
• Support permitting requirements and recommend improvements to project and site designs.
• Provide technical input and recommendations across cross-functional project teams.
• Travel approximately 25% for project-specific requirements.

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Solar/PV engineering, construction, energy storage or a related power engineering environment.
• Experience with utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is highly desirable.
• Technical expertise in one or more of the following: power electronics, battery storage system design, substation design or generation tie design.
• Knowledge of energy storage technologies including battery chemistries, power conversion equipment and DC/DC converters.
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery and energy storage safety standards including UL 1973, UL 9540, UL 9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E and NEC.
• Familiarity with relevant IEC standards including IEC 61215, IEC 61646 and IEC 61730.
• Ability to independently manage specialized technical engineering tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project managers, engineers, suppliers and other cross-functional stakeholders.

Contract Details

• Location: Juno Beach, FL
• Work Arrangement: Onsite, 5 days per week
• Contract Length: 12 months
• Pay Rate: Up to $52.96 per hour
• Travel: Approximately 25%