Project Engineer - BESS
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ON.energyEnergy Storage
Remote considered / Hybrid in Houston, TX or Tysons, VA preferredFull-TimeMiddle
SalaryCompetitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
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Job Details
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Required Skills
- AutoCAD
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in project engineering, preferably within the 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 the 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 read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and manage subcontractors.
- Ability to travel to project sites across the U.S. as needed (up to 50%).
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 contract to the project manager.
- Coordinate with internal engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project milestones are met.
- 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 to ensure technical compliance and quality.
- Design and develop Single line diagrams, Schematics, and Wiring diagrams for Battery storage systems.
- Prepare Electrical Equipment Specifications, Data Sheets, Purchase Requisitions, and Bid evaluations.
- Develop Short circuit, load flow, and arc flash studies using software such as ETAP.
- Conduct site walks and support field activities during installation and commissioning, including FAT/SAT.
- Ensure all work is compliant with relevant codes (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA) and company standards.
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