Electrical Engineer: EV, DER & BESS Systems

SAI Group; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

SAI Communications is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support EV infrastructure, DER, and BESS systems. You will develop Basis of Design documents, review EOR deliverables, and coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure design fidelity and adherence to code requirements.

The role involves advancing internal templates, QA/QC processes, and practical procedures for commissioning and safety, while contributing to larger energy projects and a growing EE team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience or equivalent.
• Experience with power distribution and EV charging, DER, BESS, or MV distribution.
• Familiarity with NEC (NFPA 70) and NFPA 70E.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical Basis of Design (BOD) documents for external EOR firms to produce stamped designs.
• Build internal processes, templates, standards, and QA/QC checklists that make our engineering repeatable and more scalable.
• Review EOR deliverables for NEC/NFPA 70E alignment, completeness, and conformance with SAI requirements.
• Document decisions and technical rationale (design reviews, breaker/setting validation, utility correspondence, and turnover artifacts).
• Coordinate with EOR partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep scope and design intent aligned.
• Support commissioning and safety teams in developing practical, code-aware procedures.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment; prioritize effectively and communicate status clearly.
• Research equipment and evaluate specifications; stay engaged with emerging technologies (EV DCFC, DER, BESS, MV distribution).

Skills

NEC/NFPA 70E

Power distribution

Project coordination

Strong problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

SAI Communications is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support EV infrastructure, DER, and BESS systems. You will develop Basis of Design documents, review EOR deliverables, and coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure design fidelity and adherence to code requirements.

The role involves advancing internal templates, QA/QC processes, and practical procedures for commissioning and safety, while contributing to larger energy projects and a growing EE team.