Senior Energy Storage Electrical Engineer

PSE | Engineers & Consultants; Arden Hills (MN); Hybrid; USD 111,561 - 133,272; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive health, HSA, dental, vision

Paid time off including volunteer time off

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Energy Storage Electrical Engineer to lead design efforts on multidisciplinary Energy Storage System projects. Candidates should have extensive experience in electrical engineering and a strong focus on energy storage solutions. This position offers competitive compensation and numerous employee benefits including health plans and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering with at least 2 years in energy storage.
• Ability to mentor a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering efforts for energy storage projects.
• Analyze energy storage technologies and support clients.

Skills

Experience with AutoCAD

Strong project management skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and Power Systems Focus

PE Licensure or ability to obtain

Tools

PVsyst

ETAP

Job description

Senior Energy Storage Electrical Engineer

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Excellence Through People! Take your engineering career to the next level by working with energetic, talented, and forward-thinking colleagues and clients who invest in the collective good, take a balanced approach to sustainable solutions, are flexible to the realities of complex changes, and provide genuine effort to do the right by others.

Who We Are

PSE is an electrical energy expert that provides relationship-driven engineering and consulting services for forward-thinking partners who pursue long-term energy solutions. Check out our website at: www.powersystem.org

What We Are Looking For

As a Senior Energy Storage Electrical Engineer, at PSE in our Madison, WI, St. Paul, MN or Denver, CO office, your primary responsibility will be to assist in the delivery of multidisciplinary Energy Storage System (ESS) projects through their feasibility, pre-construction, and construction phases with a specific focus on the electrical design aspects of projects. We seek a creative, intelligent, entrepreneurial, and driven individual who enjoys a fast-paced and challenging environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and a culture that promotes continual employee growth and development.

What You Will Be Doing

• Core Values: Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
• Lead the design and engineering efforts of energy storage projects and the integration of energy storage in microgrids and other distributed energy resources projects.
• Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors, and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation.
• Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing use-cases for energy storage systems.
• Working knowledge of sizing energy storage systems and techno-economic modeling using DER-CAM, UL Homer, and others.
• Develop code compliance documentation for energy storage projects using NFPA 855, NFPA 70, and UL9540/A, including hazard mitigation analysis, fire response plans, and operation and maintenance procedures.
• Experience with energy storage in both utility-scale and/or large industrial facilities, including battery technology/chemistry selection, battery sizing, one-line development, site arrangements, inverter selection, cable ampacity calculations, grounding, protective relaying, and associated systems design and construction administration (strongly preferred).
• Serve as PSE’s Subject Matter Expert on all things Energy Storage.
• Assist in leading and developing a high-performing team of engineers and technicians through mentorship.
• Act as a company representative at industry conferences, seminars, and networking events to enhance visibility, build relationships, and stay informed on industry trends.
• Develop and publish technical articles, white papers, and presentations to showcase expertise, contribute to thought leadership, and support business development efforts.

What You Will Need

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with Power Systems Focus
• 5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering with a minimum of 2+ years in energy storage electrical engineering
• PE (Professional Engineer) Licensure or ability to obtain within one year
• Experience in commercial & industrial electrical engineering is a plus
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering a plus
• NABCEP certification or willingness to obtain

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD, PVsyst, SKM, ETAP, and SEL Relays
• Experience with NEC, IBC, IFC and other relevant codes
• Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards preferred
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources
• Ability to achieve quality results, be change-oriented, foster innovation, and be a continuous learner
• Ability to identify and implement process or system improvements for efficiencies
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills for writing specifications and leading project discussions
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 5%) for team meetings, client consultations, site assessments, and construction inspections – occasional overnight travel may be required

Compensation

• Salary Range: $111,561 - $133,272 annually

This salary range reflects the anticipated base salary for five minimum relevant years of experience to ten maximum relevant years of experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience, education, and technical expertise.

• Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer safe harbor contribution
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, HSA, dental, vision, FSA & dependent care reimbursement
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and other voluntary coverages
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off (VTO)
• Professional development opportunities and educational assistance

PSE is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all its employees to grow, learn, and expand their roles in ways they can be creative and best accomplish the client’s needs. We assess qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Disclaimer: We are committed to fairness and transparency in our hiring process. Compensation may be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience, education, qualifications, market conditions, and internal equity.

We want you to grow. We want you to learn. We want you to expand with us.