Electrical Engineer IV – BESS

Jobtailor; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Round Rock, TX seeks a lead electrical engineer to drive utility-scale BESS projects from concept to commissioning. You will oversee complex designs, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards across multiple sites in the United States.

The role requires a PE license, 8+ years of relevant experience, and strong leadership with proven client interaction. Travel up to 10% is expected as projects are nationwide.

Qualifications

• PE license in the United States
• 8+ years of BESS/renewable energy or power systems engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Lead engineer or technical lead on utility-scale BESS projects
• Extensive experience designing medium- and low-voltage electrical systems
• Strong knowledge of IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, CSA and interconnection requirements
• Experience with power system studies and modeling tools
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design and execution of utility-scale BESS projects from conceptual development through construction and commissioning
• Review and stamp BESS electrical design packages for projects throughout the United States
• Serve as the technical lead for BESS projects, providing guidance and mentorship
• Design and review MV collection systems, AC/DC power, inverter/PCS, battery containers, and protection systems
• Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, grounding, and fault analysis
• Review and approve engineering calculations, design packages, reports, and drawings
• Manage engineering scope, schedules, budgets, and resources across multiple projects
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, utilities, EPCs, vendors, and internal teams
• Support proposal development, project scoping, and business development initiatives
• Review manufacturer drawings, technical submittals, and vendor documentation
• Ensure compliance with codes, QA/QC procedures, and interconnection requirements
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities
• Perform QAQC reviews on project deliverables
• Contribute to standards, design guides, and best practices
• Stay current on emerging BESS technologies and market developments

Skills

Project leadership

Power systems

Client relations

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Master of Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

CYME

SKM

EasyPower

PSCAD

HOMER

Energy Toolbase

ESWare

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design and execution of utility-scale BESS projects from conceptual development through construction and commissioning
• Review and stamp BESS electrical design packages for projects throughout the United States
• Serve as the technical lead for BESS projects, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to engineers and designers
• Design and review medium‑voltage collection systems, AC and DC power systems, inverter/PCS systems, battery container integration, auxiliary systems, and protection and control schemes
• Perform and oversee power system studies including load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash, protection coordination, ampacity, and loss analysis
• Review and approve engineering calculations, design packages, technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings
• Manage engineering scope, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple projects
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, utilities, EPCs, equipment vendors, and internal multidisciplinary teams
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and support proposal development, project scoping, and business development initiatives
• Review and approve manufacturer equipment drawings, technical submittals, and vendor documentation
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, QA/QC procedures, utility requirements, and project specifications
• Identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve complex engineering challenges
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities, including field visits and technical troubleshooting
• Perform QAQC reviews on project deliverables produced by engineering staff
• Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering standards, design guides, and best practices
• Stay current on emerging BESS technologies, energy storage trends, utility requirements, and renewable energy market developments

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States required
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in BESS, renewable energy, utility, transmission, distribution, or power systems engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field required
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Renewable Energy preferred
• Demonstrated experience serving as a lead engineer or technical lead on utility‑scale BESS projects
• Extensive experience designing medium‑ and low‑voltage electrical systems and associated infrastructure
• Strong understanding of switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, protective relays, breakers, transformers, and protection systems
• Experience with battery container systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Battery Management Systems (BMS), and SCADA integration
• Experience designing inverter and PCS equipment and associated interconnections
• Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, CSA, and utility interconnection requirements
• Experience performing power system studies using ETAP, CYME, SKM, EasyPower, PSCAD, or similar software
• Experience with modeling tools such as HOMER, Energy Toolbase, ESWare, or similar energy storage analysis platforms
• Familiarity with utility‑scale solar, wind generation, substations, and transmission systems
• Construction support, field engineering, commissioning, or startup experience preferred
• Strong leadership, mentoring, project management, communication, and client relationship skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to travel periodically (10%) throughout the United States as project needs require