Electrical Engineer, Energy Storage Project Engineering

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking an Electrical Engineer for Energy Storage Project Engineering to lead the electrical front-end scope across cross-functional teams, coordinating with business development, product, and EPC engineering. You will develop concept designs and single-line diagrams, integrating system architecture and medium-voltage configurations to fit site constraints.

You will establish Basis of Design, perform screening studies, support utility interconnection strategies, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a Master's is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years in solar, energy storage, or microgrid work on utility-scale projects.
• Deep understanding of grid-scale energy storage and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Strong knowledge of interconnection requirements and utility-scale project execution.
• Familiarity with NEC 705/706, IEEE 1547, UL 9540/9540A/1973, NFPA 855, IEC; translate into design criteria.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and ETAP or SKM for fast concept layout.
• PE license preferred; PM/EPC coordination experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical front-end scope for early-phase pursuits, coordinating across BD, product, and EPC teams.
• Develop concept and preliminary electrical designs, site layouts, and single-line diagrams.
• Establish Basis of Design and design criteria, including AC/DC architecture and protection.
• Perform screening-level power system studies to size equipment and define study scope.
• Support interconnection strategy with grid operators and deliver feasibility studies.
• Document compliance framework and develop design options in coordination with fire life-safety.
• Drive information-request checklists and hand off electrical scope to detailed design.

Skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

ETAP or SKM

Job description

Electrical Engineer, Energy Storage Project Engineering

• Lead the electrical front-end scope for assigned early-phase pursuits, coordinating across Business Development, the Product team, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) engineering and project controls, and serving as Business Development's electrical technical support for scope, cost, schedule, and contract exhibits
• Develop concept and preliminary electrical designs — site layouts and single line diagrams — integrating system architecture, inverter and medium-voltage transformer configuration, and DC block arrangement with site constraints
• Establish the electrical Basis of Design and design criteria, including AC/DC architecture, medium-voltage collection, grounding and bonding, protection and coordination, metering, and auxiliary and balance-of-plant power
• Perform screening-level power system studies such as load flow, short circuit, and protective device coordination to size major equipment, set voltage classes and ratings, and define the study scope for detailed design
• Support early utility and grid operator interconnection strategy — identifying viable pathways and timelines from site location, front- or behind-the-meter configuration, and point of interconnection — and deliver electrical feasibility studies that confirm interconnection viability and equipment siting as a go/no-go input
• Establish the electrical code and standards basis, document the compliance framework for detailed design, and develop alternative means and methods or performance-based design options in coordination with fire and life-safety requirements
• Drive the electrical information-request checklist to closure and deliver the electrical scope and Basis of Design package as the formal handoff to detailed design, including the interconnection path, long-lead item register, and open-items register

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent demonstrated ability; a Master's degree is a plus
• A minimum of 8 years in solar, energy storage, or microgrid work, including front-end, conceptual, owner's engineering, or FEED electrical design on utility-scale or industrial battery energy storage projects
• Deep understanding of grid-scale energy storage and electrical balance-of-plant equipment — inverters, medium-voltage transformers, switchgear, DC combiners, collection systems, grounding, and protection — and of AC/DC power conversion and medium- and high-voltage systems
• Strong knowledge of BESS electrical design, utility and grid operator interconnection requirements, and utility-scale project execution, with the ability to develop preliminary single line diagrams and screening-level studies
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards, including NEC 705 and 706, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1973, UL 1741, NFPA 855, and IEC, and the ability to translate them into design criteria and a Basis of Design
• Proficiency in design and analysis tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and ETAP or SKM, with the ability to produce concept layouts and technical exhibits quickly
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering preferred; project management or EPC experience coordinating multi-disciplinary scopes within architecture/engineering or design engineering firms is a plus
• Strong communication skills — verbal, written, and through drawings — with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and execute in parallel in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
• In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills.