Senior Battery Energy Storage Systems Engineer - Remote

b19 Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

b19 Consulting seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to help design and deliver utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects. You will lead electrical design of AC collectors, MV infrastructure, and BOP systems from concept through construction, ensuring GO95 and NEC/NESC compliance.

The role emphasizes detailed design, coordination with Civil/Structural/Mechanical teams, and engagement with clients during design reviews and FAT. PE license or eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 7+ years of electrical design experience in utility, renewable energy, or BESS projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of California GO95 standards.
• Experience sizing conductors, cables, conduit, raceways, and electrical equipment.
• Experience preparing construction drawing packages using AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of utility-scale BESS collector systems.
• Develop engineering packages from concept through IFC.
• Design medium-voltage AC collector systems and related infrastructure.
• Produce electrical site plans, conduit/cable routing, BOMs.
• Perform voltage drop, ampacity, fault current, and loading calculations.
• Mentor junior engineers and review vendor submittals.

Skills

Electrical design

GO95 knowledge

Conductor sizing

Coordination with disciplines

AutoCAD

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

EasyPower

CYMCAP

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

b19 is partnering with an established renewable energy company to find an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role is focused on the detailed engineering and design of AC collector systems, medium-voltage electrical infrastructure, and associated balance-of-plant (BOP) systems from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical utility design, including collector systems, conductor sizing, equipment selection, and California GO95 requirements. Experience designing utility-scale battery storage facilities is essential.

Responsibilities

Electrical Design

• Lead the electrical design of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) collector systems.
• Develop engineering packages from conceptual design through Issued for Construction (IFC).
• Design medium-voltage AC collector systems, including overhead and underground distribution.
• Produce and review:
• Electrical site plans
• Conduit and cable routing drawings
• Bill of Materials (BOMs)
• Size medium-voltage and low-voltage conductors, cables, conduit systems, and raceways.
• Perform voltage drop, ampacity, fault current, and equipment loading calculations.
• Develop grounding and bonding designs for BESS facilities.
• Select and specify electrical equipment including:
• Pad-mounted transformers
• Medium-voltage switchgear
• Reclosers
• Sectionalizing switches
• Metering equipment
• Underground structures and duct banks

Utility & Collector System Design

• Design overhead collector systems in accordance with GO95 requirements and applicable utility standards.
• Develop pole loading calculations and construction packages where applicable.
• Coordinate utility interconnection requirements for collector system interfaces.
• Prepare construction drawings for overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with utility engineering standards and applicable electrical codes.

Project Delivery

• Support projects from early development through detailed engineering and construction.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines to integrate electrical designs.
• Review vendor drawings and equipment submittals for compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications and support procurement activities.
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and provide engineering support during construction.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site inspections, and commissioning activities as required.
• Serve as a technical lead during client meetings and design reviews.
• Develop engineering scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, templates, and design procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 7+ years of electrical design experience in utility, renewable energy, or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of California GO95 standards.
• Experience sizing conductors, cables, conduit, raceways, and electrical equipment.
• Experience preparing construction drawing packages using AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of:
• NEC
• NESC
• GO95
• IEEE standards
• Utility engineering standards
• Strong understanding of electrical balance-of-plant (eBOP) design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
• Experience with utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) or renewable energy projects.
• Experience designing collector systems for solar or battery storage facilities.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements and construction practices.
• Experience using ETAP, EasyPower, CYMCAP, or similar engineering software.
• Knowledge of grounding design, cable ampacity studies, and equipment specification development.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.