Electrical Engineer II – BESS

Jobtailor; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design Battery Energy Storage Systems and related MV electrical infrastructure in Round Rock, Texas. You will collaborate with a team to interpret client needs and ensure deliverables meet standards.

The role requires 3+ years in BESS or MV power systems, and EIT certification with an eventual PE path. Proficiency in CYME/ETAP is a plus, with strong scheduling and multitasking abilities expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Renewable Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience in BESS, renewable energy, distribution, or MV power systems.
• EIT certification with the ability to obtain a PE license in the future.
• Experience designing medium and low voltage cabling systems and protection devices.
• Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize, and multi-task in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design Battery Energy Storage Systems and related electrical infrastructure.
• Review or perform system studies (ampacity, load flow, short-circuit, loss analysis).
• Coordinate and monitor design, analysis, and progress of projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Design review

Documentation

Multi-tasking

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Tools

CYME

ETAP

PV/Wind software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to design Battery Energy Storage Systems, DC and medium voltage systems including switchgear and distribution systems
• Review or perform system studies such as ampacity, load flow, short circuit analysis and loss study
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor the design, analysis, and progress of engineering projects
• Interact with clients to interpret their needs and requirements
• Review manufacturer equipment drawings
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications
• Perform quality control and quality checking on project deliverables, including drawings and studies
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
• Direct designers and drafters on drawing requirements
• Support development of standards, optimizations, and processes
• Work with the team on changing trends in technology

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering
• 3+ years experience in BESS, renewable energy, distribution, or MV power systems
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, with ability to obtain PE license in the future
• Experience designing medium and low voltage cabling systems
• Experience designing with switchgears, switchboards, panelboards, breaker and other protection device
• Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize, and multi-task in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with system studies in software such as CYME, ETAP or related software a plus
• Experience with PV and Wind systems is a plus
• Construction experience a plus
• Experience working with BESS connections to existing Transmission, Distribution, substations and/or Solar and Wind projects and regulations a plus