Energy Storage - Senior Engineer

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Responsibilities:

• Take lead in project execution for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) construction and commissioning, which requires thorough understanding of scope, schedule, stakeholders and keeping all parties in sync. 
• Identify gaps in scope & responsibility and work with stakeholders to address them to ensure successful project implementation. This will require a comprehensive understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and permitting process. 
• Apply engineering principles and consult subject matter experts, as needed, to identify issues & drive solutions on projects. 
• Specify equipment for projects as required, including Transformers, Switchgear, protection solutions, etc. 
• Interface with internal (project managers, product engineers, sales team) and external stakeholders (utilities, AHJs, contractors, end customers) to ensure consistent communication. 
• Review project design documents including single line drawings, communication diagrams, layouts, equipment test reports, etc. 
• Provide constructive feedback to improve internal processes and product

Qualifications & Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Power System Engineering) or equivalent experience ; PE certification or equivalent is preferred 
• 5+ years of experience of leading project design, preferably in the building of large power stations or PV or other utility-scale power projects including minimum 2 years of field service and/or commissioning experience of power generation / conversion, power electronics and controls, solar power systems and battery energy storage systems or power plant / medium-voltage equipment installation. 
• Preferably 3+ years of Solar Energy System, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and/or hybrids product knowledge and business process experience 
• Familiarity with battery energy storage systems design, power generation systems and inverter products is required
• Must have knowledge of power electronics and controls 
• Experience with PLC, MarkVI, MarkVIe, controls systems, HMI, SCADA is preferred
• Ability to understand and implement controls software 
• AutoCAD required is AutoCAD Electrical / EPLAN / Solidworks preferred. 
• Excel basics (using charts, graphs, fonts, borders, shading, formulas, tables etc) required. 
• Industrial standards and how they are applied. Standards include but are not limited to: UL 9540 (A), UL 1642, UL 1973, UL 1741, NEC, NFPA, NEMA. 
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods,
• Basic electronics and circuit analysis (analyze basic DC and AC - basic electrical laws, series and parallel circuits, network analysis concepts, grounding techniques, magnetism, inductance/capacitance, resistance, diodes, potentiometers, logic operations etc. 
• Demonstrated accomplishments in customer-focused problem solving 
• Self-directed, highly detail-oriented, organized, and flexible 
• Intellectual curiosity and technical aptitude necessary to rapidly learn new technologies and customer applications 
• Proficient in English language, both verbal and written, Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 30% 

We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate including Global Profit Share scheme, additional fringe benefits of maternity / paternity leave and long-term career development opportunities.

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