Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems; BESS

Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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Primary Responsibilities

• Support grid scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects developing conceptual layouts and one-line diagrams and supporting the detailed design through the completion of Issue For Construction design packages.
• Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation.
• Support microgrid and distributed energy resources projects by developing detailed electrical engineering designs.
• Develop and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones for BESS projects.
• Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing use-cases for battery energy storage systems in both centralized and distributed locations.
• Develop written technical reports that effectively convey battery energy storage concepts, use-cases, and feasibility study results to various types of audiences.
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (FLS), high-voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for BESS projects.
• Participate in design reviews with various stakeholders including governing and permitting agencies.
• Support development of and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for battery energy storage projects.
• Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians.
• Provide construction phase technical support including bid addenda, submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Construction Progress Reports (CPR) and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents, as needed.
• Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
• Coordinate project workload to deliver documents on schedule.
• Serve as a mentor or counsellor to junior members of the team.
• Provide technical support and assistance to HDR’s team and clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in design of BESS, distributed generation, renewables, electrical distribution, or power system controls.
• Understanding of BESS technologies as well as integration of these systems into traditional power generation and renewables generation facilities.
• Technical knowledge to analyze and interpret technical data and documents related to battery energy storage systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a broad range of audiences.
• Ability to effectively support multiple complex and time sensitive projects.
• Ability to multi-task by prioritizing, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to interact with clients as well as design and construction teams in a positive and proactive manner.
• Ability to adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment.
• Ability to interface with diverse personalities.
• Self-motivated and Team player.
• Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, commitment to quality in work products.
• Ability to travel to support projects, meet with clients, or attend industry events. Travel required up to 10% domestic and international.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.