Electrical Engineer – EV, DER & BESS Systems

SAI Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SAI Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to advance EV infrastructure, DER & BESS projects in a fast-growing energy team. You will develop BODs, review EOR deliverables, and help implement scalable engineering standards while collaborating with internal and external partners.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in EE and 5+ years of experience with NEC/NFPA 70E, EV charging, DER, BESS, and MV distribution, and you thrive in multi-project environments requiring clear communication and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Knowledge of NEC NFPA 70E.
• Experience with power distribution and EV charging, DER or BESS.

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 to improve scalability.
• Review EOR deliverables for NEC/NFPA 70E alignment and conformance with SAI requirements.
• Document decisions and technical rationale (design reviews, breaker/setting validation, etc.).
• Coordinate with EOR partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to align scope and design intent.
• Support commissioning and safety teams in developing practical, code-aware procedures.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment and communicate status clearly.
• Research equipment and evaluate specifications, staying engaged with emerging technologies (EV DCFC, DER, BESS, MV distribution).

Skills

NEC/NFPA 70E knowledge

EV charging / DER / BESS experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering tools familiarity

Job description

SAI Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to advance EV infrastructure, DER & BESS projects in a fast-growing energy team. You will develop BODs, review EOR deliverables, and help implement scalable engineering standards while collaborating with internal and external partners.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in EE and 5+ years of experience with NEC/NFPA 70E, EV charging, DER, BESS, and MV distribution, and you thrive in multi-project environments requiring clear communication and hands-on