Lead BESS Electrical Design Engineer – Grid-Scale Storage

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials seeks a Staff BESS Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical engineering efforts for utility-scale BESS projects from concept through construction.

You will interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs for interconnection studies, permitting, and compliance, and serve as SME for BESS-related technical challenges. Advanced proficiency in HOMER, ETAP, SKM, and PSCAD is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity. Must get their PE in Nevada and South Carolina within 2 months of start date.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in solar, energy storage, or microgrid sectors, with at least 3 years focused on BESS design and deployment.
• Proven expertise in interconnection and regulatory compliance for BESS systems.
• SME in knowledge of NEC 705, NEC 706, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, and NFPA 855.
• Advanced proficiency in: HOMER, ETAP, SKM, PSLF, PSCAD, SEL AcSELerator.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering efforts for utility-scale lithium-ion BESS projects from concept through construction.
• Interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs for interconnection studies, permitting, and compliance.
• Design AC/DC electrical systems for BESS using transformers, inverters, DC combiners, energy managers, and battery modules.
• Develop schematic diagrams, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, raceway plans, grounding plans, and protection strategies for AC/DC systems.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, fire & life safety, SCADA/telecom, geotechnical, and DC design teams to produce IFC packages.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC 705, NEC 706, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, NFPA 855, and local amendments; lead code reviews.
• Integration of BESS with grid infrastructure and other energy sources.
• Perform power system studies for short circuit, load flow, arc flash, and protective device coordination.
• Serve as the Electrical Engineer of Record for assigned projects.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of BESS technologies, codes, and industry trends.

Skills

Interconnection studies

BESS design

Electrical system design

Regulatory compliance

Power system analysis

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in NV or eligible for reciprocity

Tools

HOMER

ETAP

SKM

PSSE

PSLF

PSCAD

SEL AcSELerator

Job description

Redwood Materials seeks a Staff BESS Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical engineering efforts for utility-scale BESS projects from concept through construction.

You will interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs for interconnection studies, permitting, and compliance, and serve as SME for BESS-related technical challenges. Advanced proficiency in HOMER, ETAP, SKM, and PSCAD is expected.