Senior BESS Engineer
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Job Location:
Englewood, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Senior BESS Engineer provides technical leadership and subject-matter expertise for battery energy storage projects across utility-scale and commercial markets. This role is responsible for independent engineering judgment client advisory support and mentoring/training junior engineers while ensuring designs meet regulatory safety and performance requirements. This position works closely with clients utilities EPCs OEMs and internal multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality compliant and constructible BESS solutions.
What youll do:
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients providing engineering recommendations risk assessments and design alternatives
- Lead the design of utility-scale and/or C&I BESS including batteries PCS/inverters MV/LV equipment transformers protection grounding and auxiliary systems
- Develop and review one-line diagrams layouts control schematics grounding plans and specifications
- Support interconnection applications utility coordination and technical negotiations
- Evaluate battery performance degradation thermal behavior and system lifecycle considerations
- Review OEM and EPC technical submittals compliance matrices and FAT/SAT documentation
- Ensure compliance with NEC NFPA 855 UL 9540 / 9540A IEEE IEC and AHJ requirements
- Support fire protection coordination hazard mitigation strategies and safety narratives
- Participate in or lead technical risk reviews and HAZOP-style assessments
- Support RFP responses proposals and engineering cost estimates
- Coordinate across civil structural protection & controls and SCADA disciplines
Minimum Qualifications:
- 712 years of electrical or power engineering experience
- 5 years of direct experience with BESS renewables or utility-scale power projects
- Experience working in an engineering consulting EPC or utility advisory role
- Strong knowledge of medium- and high-voltage systems and substation-connected assets
- Proven experience with battery technologies (e.g. Li-ion / LFP) PCS EMS and protection systems
- Proficiency with tools such as ETAP SKM PSCAD PowerWorld AutoCAD or equivalent
Why Join Us
At ENTRUST Solutions Group we are a community of over 3000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company we provide comprehensive engineering consulting and automation services to various industries including gas and electric utilities telecommunication service providers pipeline operators and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about our industry and looking for a place to grow your career we would love to hear from you!
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- APIs
- C/C++
- Computer Graphics
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- React
- Redux
- Node.js
- AWS
- Library Services
- Assembly
- GraphQL
- High Voltage
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