Senior BESS Engineer

The Senior BESS Engineer will will be the primary pre and post-sale technical support resource for the controls integration on all energy storage projects, with design, discovery, and technical analysis responsibility from origination through commissioning. This position reports to the Director of Engineering or another senior management personnel that the Vice President and/or President of the Company may designate. This position is expected to travel up to 30%.

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities

Responsible for designing all engineering and technical aspects of electrical storage systems
Perform advanced solar energy analysis including research, measurement, prediction and calculations required for the layout and energy production estimates
Establish and maintain the electrical engineering and design criteria used on all applicable engineering standards and specifications
Support Operations, Construction and Project Managers to ensure timely and cost-effective resolution to electrical engineering issues at all stages of the project from design through construction COD
Responsible for the review, approval, and technical oversight of all engineering and design of solar PV and storage projects including substations, transmission interconnection systems, SCADA, system protection and controls and ensure conformance to all PPA's and IA's
Work with electrical engineering, consultants when needed to ensure consistent criteria, cost effective designs and timely delivery
Manage the activities associated with long lead electrical equipment required on projects, including preparation of engineering specifications to procure main transformers, solar panels, batteries, trackers, rectifiers, cabling, switchgear, SCADA and other substation equipment, as well as technical bid evaluation as needed
Support the regulatory and permitting process of projects in areas of electrical engineering
Incorporate site layout/design, data and loss assumptions into energy production models and perform energy simulation
Work closely with Development, Engineering, Construction and Consultants to optimize layouts and EPE's
Provide accurate solar energy analyses and estimates to ensure site suitability and cost-effective power performance

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 8years of proven experience in utility scale renewable energy projects
Minimum of 5 years of solar industry experience preferred
Possess a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering; Professional Engineering licensure is a plus
Have strong knowledge of electrical standards (UL/IEEE) and National Electrical Code and California Building Code, plus U.S. utility interconnection standards.
Have demonstrated the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Have demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word and Outlook

$130,000 - $175,000 a year

Desired Skills and Experience

Minimum of 8years of proven experience in utility scale renewable energy projects
Minimum of 5 years of solar industry experience preferred
Possess a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering; Professional Engineering licensure is a plus
Have 5-8 years' experience in SCADA, building automation, or controls system design
Have strong knowledge of electrical standards (UL/IEEE) and National Electrical Code and California Building Code, plus U.S. utility interconnection standards.

Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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