Senior Energy Storage Engineer — Lead Design & Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell’s Energy Storage team is seeking a senior electrical engineer with a focus on energy storage. This role combines engineering, business development, and project management in a seller-doer capacity.

Projects range 1MW to 500MW with interconnection voltages from 480V to 500kV. We pursue standalone storage and storage alongside wind/solar, offering diverse design and project execution experiences.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering (EE) or related field.
• ABET-accredited BS in Electrical or related Engineering Technology with FE exam.
• MS in Electrical Engineering is a plus.
• 7 years of electrical engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• PE license preferred.
• Experience with energy storage in utility-scale or large industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating energy storage technology and guidance for clients on best technology for the application.
• Marketing, project development, and proposal development for energy storage projects.
• Regularly meeting with clients or outside personnel.
• Developing scope of work, conceptual design, and execution plans.
• Preparing engineering cost and man-hour estimates and schedules.
• Performing project management duties on energy storage consulting projects.
• Leading engineer duties on multi-discipline energy storage construction projects.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Creating construction documents for energy storage electrical systems.
• Directing equipment specifications, procurement, and factory acceptance testing of batteries, inverters, and other equipment.
• Coordinating design assignments with local and other office locations.
• Providing field engineering support during construction and commissioning.
• Travel approx. 20% to client offices and sites; some travel overseas.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Travel ability

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical/Engineering Technology + FE exam

MS in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

Job description

Burns & McDonnell’s Energy Storage team is seeking a senior electrical engineer with a focus on energy storage. This role combines engineering, business development, and project management in a seller-doer capacity.

Projects range 1MW to 500MW with interconnection voltages from 480V to 500kV. We pursue standalone storage and storage alongside wind/solar, offering diverse design and project execution experiences.