Senior Project Engineer - BESS

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ON.energyEnergy Storage, BESS
Remote considered / Hybrid in Houston, TX or Tysons, VA preferredFull-TimeSenior
SalaryCompetitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
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Job Details

Experience
5+ years
Required Skills
AutoCAD

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in project engineering, preferably within BESS, electrical infrastructure, or data center sectors.
  • Familiarity with energy storage systems (e.g., CATL, Sungrow, Tesla) and high-voltage infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and equipment layouts.
  • Strong understanding of electrical system design, system studies, relay coordination, and protection & control.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and power system study programs (e.g., ETAP, SKM).
  • Basic understanding of Civil, Mechanical, and Structural work.
  • Ability to manage subcontractors and drive schedule of engineering activities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Ability to travel to project sites across the U.S. (20-50% travel).

Responsibilities

  • Support the end-to-end engineering execution of BESS projects for data centers, from development to commissioning.
  • Manage the technical scope of projects and serve as the technical point of contact to the project manager.
  • Collaborate with customers, EPC contractors, OEMs, and design consultants on integration of BESS with data center electrical infrastructure.
  • Review and validate system designs (electrical, civil, mechanical) and vendor submittals.
  • Design and develop Single line diagrams, Schematics, and Wiring diagrams for Battery storage systems.
  • Prepare electrical equipment specifications, data sheets, and purchase requisitions.
  • Develop short circuit, load flow, and arc flash studies using ETAP.
  • Conduct site walks and support installation and commissioning activities.
  • Participate in Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT).
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