Energy Storage Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking an Energy Storage Engineer for a 1-year contract (W-2). This remote position involves planning, designing, and executing energy storage projects across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in solar/PV engineering or construction and hands-on experience with battery storage systems, power electronics, and safety standards. Travel ~25% may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience Solar/PV engineering and/or construction.
• Experience with energy storage technologies and battery chemistries.
• Familiarity with safety standards UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NEC.

Responsibilities

• Support design phase and engineer major components for large-scale energy storage projects.
• Identify inconsistencies in engineering drawings and improve design quality and efficiency.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for contracts.
• Collaborate with project managers to support projects from inception to completion.
• Influence project teams on engineering tasks and monitor progress.
• Travel 25% for project-specific duties.

Skills

Energy storage design

Power electronics

Battery storage systems

DC/DC converters

Battery safety standards (UL/NEC)

Job description

Please Note: **No Third-Party or C2C Firms**

*Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship*

We are searching for an Energy Storage Engineer on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) You will have responsibility of planning, designing, and executing various aspects of energy storage projects. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, engineering oversight and consulting across cross functional teams to deliver a best-in-class product. The ideal candidate embodies a blend of technical expertise with strong project management skills and has pertinent experience the energy storage field.

Location: Remote position

1-year contract assignment. (W-2)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support design phase and engineer major components for large-scale energy storage projects.
• Recognize inconsistencies in engineering drawings, take corrective action, and strive for better design quality and efficiency.
• Identify and resolve errors in engineering studies and suggest future solutions.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for contracts.
• Support projects from inception to completion by working closely with project managers.
• Influence project teams on engineering tasks.
• Stay updated on project progress and technical issues.
• Manage project milestones and recognize risks.
• Collaborate with suppliers to integrate major equipment.
• Work with diverse teams to solve problems, improve opportunities, and integrate systems and controls.
• Understand specifications for major equipment purchasing, ensure clear communication, and propose solutions.
• Understand permitting requirements, propose solutions to legal challenges, and recommend
• Handle other assigned duties as needed.
• Travel 25% of the time for project specific duties.

Preferred Experience

• 3+ Years experience Solar/PV Engineering and/or Construction.
• Expertise in one or more of these areas: Power electronics, Battery storage system design,
• Familiarity with energy storage technologies, including battery chemistries, power conversion units, and DC/DC converters.
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery storage safety standards (UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections).
• Familiarity with IEC 61215, 61646, 61730.
• Ability to handle specialized technical tasks independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $65.00/hr. to $70.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities