Senior System Engineer - Energy Storage & Grid

Powin; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexGen, based in Durham, NC, is seeking a System Engineer to create technical requirements and specifications for energy storage projects, driving the engineering service for system modeling, interconnection applications and project development.

The role will integrate battery, PCS and LV/MV switchgear, lead project design, engineering execution and commissioning, and reports to the head of System Solutions.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of six (6) years of work experience as an engineer or technical project manager.
• Full project life cycle experience: design, construction, commissioning, and service.
• Experience with renewable energy (solar, wind, and battery) and industrial communication protocols.
• Understand energy storage system modeling, incl. modeling of the battery system, as well as solar and wind power systems.
• Understand three phase power system principles, such as short circuit protection, voltage/frequency variance, and grid stability.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on effective communication and delivery of relevant information to various stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and business process focus.
• Ability to effectively communicate in formal and informal setting, both internal and customer-related.
• 25% travel based on commissioning schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create technical requirements and specification for energy storage projects
• Manage the vendor on major equipment (battery, PCS) specifications and qualification
• Drive the engineering service on energy storage system modeling, interconnection applications and project development
• Integrate the battery, PCS, and other LV/MV switchgear equipment in ESS system
• Lead the projects design engineering, execution and commissioning

Skills

AI-driven tools

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Education

BS degree in engineering

Job description

FlexGen, based in Durham, NC, is seeking a System Engineer to create technical requirements and specifications for energy storage projects, driving the engineering service for system modeling, interconnection applications and project development.

The role will integrate battery, PCS and LV/MV switchgear, lead project design, engineering execution and commissioning, and reports to the head of System Solutions.