Battery Energy Storage Project Engineer

Hydrogen Group; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group seeks a Battery Energy Storage Project Engineer to support planning, design and execution of utility-scale energy storage projects. You will provide engineering oversight across the project lifecycle and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality energy storage solutions.

The role requires an engineering background with experience in battery energy storage, solar PV, power electronics, substations, or related power generation infrastructure. Travel ~25% is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Solar/PV engineering, energy storage or related power engineering environment.
• Experience with utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is highly desirable.
• Technical expertise in power electronics, storage system design, substation or generation tie design.
• Knowledge of energy storage technologies including battery chemistries and conversion equipment.
• Familiarity with safety standards (UL 1973, UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC).
• Familiarity with IEC 61215/61646/61730 standards.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and design of major components for utility-scale BESS projects.
• Provide engineering oversight through development, design and execution.
• Review drawings and studies to identify issues and develop solutions.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for engineering and construction contracts.
• Support projects from inception through completion with project managers.
• Manage engineering milestones and monitor progress; identify risks.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers to integrate major equipment into designs.
• Support technical specifications and procurement for major equipment.
• Resolve cross-disciplinary issues and integrate systems and controls.
• Support permitting requirements and propose site-design improvements.
• Provide technical input across cross-functional project teams.
• Travel approximately 25% for project-specific requirements.

Skills

Power electronics

Battery storage design

Substation design

Generation tie design

Energy storage technologies

DC/DC converters

Safety standards knowledge

UL/NEC/IEC standards

Job description

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.
• Pay Rate: Up to $52.96 per hour
• Travel: Approximately 25%

Desired Skills and Experience

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Energy Storage, Battery Storage, Electrical Engineering, Project Engineering, Solar PV, Power Electronics, Substation Design, Renewable Energy, Utility-Scale Energy Storage, Lithium-Ion Batteries, DC/DC Converters, Engineering Design, NEC, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1973, EPC