Senior Engineer BESS

About the Organization

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

E2 is looking for a Senior BESS Engineer to join our team in our San Diego office to support various developer and electric utility clients. The Senior BESS Engineer will lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards and interconnection requirements. Review BESS engineering designs, power system studies, drawings and vendor documentation. The candidate will report directly to the Design Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility-scale BESS projects from concept through commissioning.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding, cable sizing for BESS projects.
• Perform BESS physical design activities including drawings, specifications, and bill of materials.
• Ensure BESS design follows applicable codes, standards and interconnection requirements.
• Develop battery augmentation plans.
• Perform careful self-checking activities to ensure the quality of work.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with design team and project manager.
• Utilize client and/or company information system to track and update design activities.
• Participate/lead job site meetings to gather scope of work.
• Participate/lead in answering Request for Information (RFI) during project construction.
• Prepare computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
• 10+ years of experience working on BESS and/or renewable design projects with utility or consulting engineering firm.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Basic written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Professional Engineer Certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with substation design and construction standards for Southern California Edison.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

 Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Local Candidates only

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Responsibilities

- Lead utility-scale BESS projects from concept through commissioning.
- Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding, cable sizing for BESS projects.
- Perform BESS physical design activities including drawings, specifications, and bill of materials.
- Ensure BESS design follows applicable codes, standards and interconnection requirements.
- Develop battery augmentation plans.
- Perform careful self-checking activities to ensure the quality of work.
- Communicate and coordinate project activities with design team and project manager.
- Utilize client and/or company information system to track and update design activities.
- Participate/lead job site meetings to gather scope of work.
- Participate/lead in answering Request for Information (RFI) during project construction.
- Prepare computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.