Lead Utility-Scale BESS Engineer (Hybrid)

E2 Consulting Engineers Inc; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP in San Diego is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects from concept through commissioning. You will review designs, power studies, and vendor docs, reporting to the Design Engineering Manager.

The role requires 10+ years in BESS/renewable design with a utility or consulting firm, ABET EE degree, and strong communication. Hybrid work in San Diego with a focus on safety and interconnection compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
• 10+ years of experience working on BESS and/or renewable design projects with utility or consulting engineering firm.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Basic written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead utility-scale BESS projects from concept through commissioning.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding, cable sizing for BESS projects.
• Perform BESS physical design activities including drawings, specifications, and bill of materials.
• Ensure BESS design follows applicable codes, standards and interconnection requirements.
• Develop battery augmentation plans.
• Perform careful self-checking activities to ensure the quality of work.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with design team and project manager.
• Utilize client and/or company information system to track and update design activities.
• Participate/lead job site meetings to gather scope of work.
• Participate/lead in answering Request for Information (RFI) during project construction.
• Prepare computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BESS experience

Renewable design

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

ABET Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP in San Diego is seeking a Senior BESS Engineer to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects from concept through commissioning. You will review designs, power studies, and vendor docs, reporting to the Design Engineering Manager.

The role requires 10+ years in BESS/renewable design with a utility or consulting firm, ABET EE degree, and strong communication. Hybrid work in San Diego with a focus on safety and interconnection compliance.