Electrical Engineer (BESS) (63061)

Summary

NEI Electric Power Engineering is an engineering services firm that serves clients and solves engineering problems. The Electrical Engineer will perform design and analysis for utility-scale battery energy storage systems under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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
• 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
• Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required
• Typical: 15 – 25%
• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Experience with utility-scale BESS
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical, electrical power system study software (PowerFactory, ETAP), CYMCAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, Visual Lighting, etc
• Experience with 3D BIM design software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and standard computer software
• Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

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

Nice to Haves

• Experience with utility-scale BESS
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical, electrical power system study software (PowerFactory, ETAP), CYMCAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, Visual Lighting, etc
• Experience with 3D BIM design software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and standard computer software
• Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
• Pet insurance