Project Engineer - Thermal Management

Laveer Engineering; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer specializing in Thermal Management for Lithium-Ion Battery Systems. The position, which can be remote or based in Juno Beach, Florida, entails evaluating design aspects, supporting projects throughout their lifecycle, and providing engineering oversight. Candidates must possess a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and have over 5 years of relevant experience in engineering. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience is required.
• Expertise in thermal management for energy storage systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate design aspects of major components for utility-scale energy storage projects.
• Define scope and provide engineering oversight.
• Support projects from conception through commissioning.

Skills

Thermal management expertise

Engineering experience

Problem solving

Systems integration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Requisition Number: 31634

About The Role

We\'re looking for a Project Engineer – Thermal Management, Utility Scale Energy Storage on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2). The Utility Scale Energy Storage team is looking for a Project Engineer specializing in Thermal Management for Lithium-Ion Battery Systems. You will support BESS projects from design through commissioning, collaborating across the organization to provide the best energy storage solutions.

You will report to the onsite manager.

You will define scope, provide engineering oversight, and serve as a technical resource for teams — with a customer-service mindset for both internal and external stakeholders. You are a who can identify lessons learned, implement process improvements, and develop tools and standards that maximize BESS performance.

Location: Remote or Juno Beach, FL

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate design aspects of major components for utility-scale energy storage projects
• Prepare technical scopes of work for thermal management studies and designs for incorporation into contract documents.
• Support projects from conception through commissioning, including on-site commissioning activities.
• Provide engineering guidance to project teams and oversee External Engineers of Record
• Collaborate with suppliers on equipment sizing, controls, technology compatibility, and integration.
• Partner with multi-disciplined teams on problem solving, system integration, and process improvement.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and track emerging technologies.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
• 5+ years of engineering experience

Helpful Experience

• Subject matter expertise in thermal management for energy storage systems, including one or more of: hydronic HVAC, air-cooled HVAC, battery heat generation/dissipation, or BESS design
• Hands-on experience with VRF, hydronic, and air-side HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of energy storage technologies, including battery chemistries, power conversion units, and DC/DC converters.
• Familiarity with relevant safety standards: UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, and applicable IFC/IBC sections.

Salary and Benefits

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. The base salary range for this position, dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $55.00/hr to $60.00/hr. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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