Electrical Engineer — Grid-Scale BESS Design & Compliance

Voltage Energy; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is looking for a detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to design and implement utility-scale and commercial battery energy storage systems (BESS). The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 2–5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with tools like AutoCAD Electrical. This position offers a full-time schedule and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment focused on sustainability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in battery storage, renewables, or power systems.
• Familiarity with UL 9540/9540A, IEEE 1547, NEC Article 706.
• PE license or EIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for BESS projects.
• Create and review single-line diagrams and power distribution systems.
• Ensure designs meet safety standards.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Technically proficient

Adaptable

Proactive

Strong understanding of energy storage systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

SKM

Job description

A leading energy solutions company is looking for a detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to design and implement utility-scale and commercial battery energy storage systems (BESS). The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 2–5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with tools like AutoCAD Electrical. This position offers a full-time schedule and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment focused on sustainability and teamwork.