Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Engineer

We are actively hiring a Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Engineer. The BESS Engineer will oversee the design of second-life battery energy storage system (2LBESS) projects. Your goal is to oversee design, permitting, deployment, and monitoring for our next four long duration energy storage (LDES) second-life BESS. You will work directly under the CTO in this role. This is an on-site position, with a hybrid-work option. If you love working with energy systems, have a knack for powering gadgets and tinkering with electronics, enjoy solving tough technical challenges, and want to join a fun and dynamic team doing world-changing work, this job is for you.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design of second-life battery energy storage system (BESS) for commercial & industrial projects. Provide system design and drawings for BESS solutions.

Work with project success teams to interpret fire, electrical, and building codes to develop and submit documents for permitting packages, including design drawings, datasheets, single line diagrams communication wiring diagrams, commissioning and decommissioning plans

Interface with internal stakeholders, eg. project managers, product engineers, sales team, and external stakeholders, utilities, AHJs, contractors, end customers, to ensure project success

Work with team members to procure electrical subcomponents such as inverters, EMS, FACP, safety subsystems, cabling, and more.

Work with team members to submit design and progress reports for grant projects

This is a diverse role where knowledge of basic design rules, constructability, permitting, utility requirements, and engineering fundamentals is expected. Expectations include a rock-solid work ethic and a strong team-oriented personality.

Collaborate closely with software, electronics, mechanical, and other engineering teams to integrate 2LBESS into multiple projects.

Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices, and contribute to the professional development of the mechanical engineering team.

Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, coordinating tasks to meet project milestones and deliverables.

Track issues and drive root cause identification and resolution with cross-functional teams.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for enhanced efficiency and innovation.

Minimum qualifications

BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent

3 years experience working with battery energy storage and battery management systems (BMS)

Working knowledge of BESS standards and codes

Familiarity with MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or equivalent tools such as Google Workspace

Ability to thrive in remote and hybrid work environments