Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Energy Storage Systems
* This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Electrical Engineer to support our energy storage projects. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for developing conceptual layouts and one-line diagrams, as well as supporting the detailed design through the completion of Issue For Construction design packages.
* You will also evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors, and provide technical support to clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation.
* The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems) and a strong understanding of National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.
* A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis is necessary.
* Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop detailed electrical engineering designs for microgrid and distributed energy resources projects.
2. Develop and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones for BESS projects.
3. Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing use-cases for battery energy storage systems in both centralized and distributed locations.
4. Develop written technical reports that effectively convey battery energy storage concepts, use-cases, and feasibility study results to various types of audiences.
5. Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (FLS), high-voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for BESS projects.
6. Participate in design reviews with various stakeholders including governing and permitting agencies.
7. Support development of and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for battery energy storage projects.
8. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians.
9. Provide construction phase technical support including bid addenda, submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Construction Progress Reports (CPR) and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents, as needed.
10. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
11. Coordinate project workload to deliver documents on schedule.
12. Serve as a mentor or counsellor to junior members of the team.
13. Provide technical support and assistance to HDR's team and clients.