Electrical Engineer - Energy Storage

Sterling Engineering; United States; Remote; USD 109,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life & disability insurance

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Mental health resources

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is looking for an Engineer III / IV – Energy Storage. This opportunity supports utility-scale renewable energy, substations, and energy storage projects across the United States.

The role is remote with up to 30% travel and requires a PE license and an ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree. You will design utility-scale energy storage systems and substations, develop engineering packages, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with project teams to ensure QA/QC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer III requires 4+ years of related electrical engineering experience; Engineer IV requires 7+ years.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Experience with utility power systems, substations, energy storage, solar, wind, or transmission & distribution projects.
• Strong understanding of design, QA/QC procedures, and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering and design of utility-scale energy storage systems, substations, and renewable energy projects up to 500kV.
• Develop preliminary and detailed engineering packages and support Engineer of Record design efforts.
• Design utility-scale substations and energy storage systems using the latest technologies.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, designers, and customers throughout project execution.
• Perform engineering calculations, studies, technical evaluations, and QA/QC reviews.
• Prepare technical specifications and construction design packages.
• Review vendor quotations and assist with equipment selection.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on design projects.
• Support proposals, estimating, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Verify construction aligns with engineering design documents and QA/QC requirements.
• Manage multiple projects while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and safety requirements.
• Travel up to 30% as needed.

Skills

Engineering design

QA/QC procedures

Project coordination

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

CYMCAP

CDEGS

Procore

Job description

Title: Engineer III / IV – Energy Storage

Location: Remote

Salary: Engineer III: $108,700–$146,700 | Engineer IV: $122,500–$183,800 (Higher salary ranges available in select markets.)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life & disability insurance, adoption assistance, gym membership discount, mental health resources

Sterling Engineering is looking for an Engineer III / IV – Energy Storage. This opportunity is with a leading engineering and construction organization supporting utility-scale renewable energy, substations, and energy storage projects across the United States.

Job Duties:

• Support the engineering and design of utility-scale energy storage systems, substations, and renewable energy projects up to 500kV.
• Develop preliminary and detailed engineering packages while supporting Engineer of Record design efforts.
• Design utility-scale substations and energy storage systems using the latest technologies.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, designers, and customers throughout project execution.
• Perform engineering calculations, studies, technical evaluations, and quality control reviews.
• Prepare technical specifications and construction design packages.
• Review vendor quotations and assist with equipment selection.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on design projects.
• Support proposals, estimating, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Verify construction aligns with engineering design documents and QA/QC requirements.
• Manage multiple projects while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and safety requirements.
• Travel up to 30% as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program preferred.
• Engineer III: 4+ years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Engineer IV: 7+ years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with utility power systems, substations, energy storage, solar, wind, or transmission & distribution projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, QA/QC procedures, and engineering standards.
• Experience with power system equipment including substations, transformers, switchgear, inverters, and battery energy storage systems.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, CYMCAP, CDEGS, Procore, or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
• Ability to research engineering issues, evaluate alternatives, and present technical recommendations.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.