Electrical Engineer; BESS

Job Details Level: Entry

Job Location:

Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage :
Minimal: 0 - 10%
Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Engineering

As a mid-level Electrical Engineer in the BESS group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will be a part of an integrated design team and are responsible for coordinating with team members to meet project schedules and deliverables on time and within the defined budget.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000 / year

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to perform detailed physical and electrical design and engineering for all aspects of battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Typical design products might include BESS equipment general arrangements, single line diagrams, elevations, connection details, bill of materials, construction details, grounding details, conduit plans, illumination plans, etc.
• Prepares computer-based models and performs power system studies on utility scale BESS projects as required.
• Typical electrical power system studies might include BESS equipment sizing, specification, and selection, load flow, reactive power, ampacity, short circuit, grounding, illumination, arc flash, harmonics, system loss, etc.
• Writes material, equipment, and construction specifications.
• Reviews spec sheets and submittals for conformance with specifications and design.
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and studies.
• Provides field assistance, troubleshooting, and observation reports, as required.
• Reviews the work of Designers, Drafters, and Field Service Personnel for general quality and accuracy, as required.
• Maintains a strong understanding and comprehension of applicable Codes and Standards.
• Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics.
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards.
• Works additional time beyond 40 hours/week to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions, as required.
• Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work.
• Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.
• Other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• Experience:
  
  1 – 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

• Experience with utility-scale BESS
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical, electrical power system study software (Power Factory, ETAP), CYMCAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, Visual Lighting, etc.
• Experience with 3D BIM design software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and standard computer software

• Work Environment:
  Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required
• Travel:
  Typical: 15 – 25%
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Must be able to lift 25lbs.

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