Senior Battery Storage Engineer - Lead Utility-Scale

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; 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 in San Diego is seeking aSenior BESS Engineer to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects from concept through commissioning. You will review designs, perform power system studies, and ensure interconnection compliance while coordinating with the Design Engineering Manager.

The role requires 10+ years in BESS/renewable design, a BSEE from ABET-accredited program, and strong communication skills. AutoCAD or MicroStation experience is a plus.

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 design

Electrical engineering

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP in San Diego is seeking aSenior BESS Engineer to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects from concept through commissioning. You will review designs, perform power system studies, and ensure interconnection compliance while coordinating with the Design Engineering Manager.

The role requires 10+ years in BESS/renewable design, a BSEE from ABET-accredited program, and strong communication skills. AutoCAD or MicroStation experience is a plus.