Lead Senior BESS Engineer for Utility-Scale Projects

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to lead battery energy storage system projects from concept through commissioning in our San Diego office. You will review engineering designs, studies, drawings, and vendor docs to ensure compliance with interconnection requirements.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in BESS/renewable design with utilities or consulting firms, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college.
• 10+ years in BESS or renewable design with utility/consulting firm.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility-scale BESS projects from concept to commissioning.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding, and cable sizing for BESS.
• Create BESS drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• Ensure designs meet codes, standards, and interconnection requirements.
• Develop battery augmentation plans.
• Self-check work for quality and accuracy.
• Coordinate with design team and project manager.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to lead battery energy storage system projects from concept through commissioning in our San Diego office. You will review engineering designs, studies, drawings, and vendor docs to ensure compliance with interconnection requirements.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in BESS/renewable design with utilities or consulting firms, plus strong analytical and communication skills.