Energy Storage Engineer – Utility Scale BESS Projects

Job Title: Energy Storage Engineer Utility Scale BESS Projects

Job Location: Juno Beach

Job Type: Long-term Contract

Position Specific Description:

Engineering & Construction Services is seeking an experienced Energy Storage Engineer to support the planning design engineering and execution of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role will support cross-functional engineering and project teams through all phases of project development including conceptual design detailed engineering review equipment integration technical evaluations permitting support and construction coordination.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in energy storage systems power systems and renewable energy infrastructure with excellent project coordination and communication skills. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering consultants suppliers project managers and construction teams to deliver high-quality and technically compliant energy storage solutions.

This role requires the ability to independently perform specialized technical assignments identify engineering risks improve system designs and support large-scale renewable energy projects including solar-plus-storage facilities. Approximately 25% travel is required for project-specific support activities and site coordination.

Primary Areas of Responsibility Energy Storage Engineering:

Support engineering design and technical development of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects
Review and coordinate engineering deliverables including electrical civil structural and control system drawings
Support design phase activities and integration of major BESS equipment and power conversion systems
Identify inconsistencies in engineering drawings and technical studies and implement corrective actions
Improve engineering quality design efficiency and technical consistency across projects
Prepare and review technical scopes of work specifications and engineering contract documents
Collaborate with project managers to support projects from development through construction and commissioning
Support project milestone tracking technical issue resolution and risk identification activities
Work closely with suppliers and OEMs to support equipment integration and technical evaluations
Support engineering reviews related to substations generation tie lines inverter systems and DC/DC converters
Participate in technical discussions related to energy storage system architecture and controls integration
Support engineering evaluations for permitting requirements code compliance and constructability reviews
Recommend design improvements and technical solutions to optimize project performance and reliability

Supporting Areas of Responsibility Renewable Energy Projects:

Support solar PV and hybrid solar-plus-storage project engineering activities
Coordinate across multidisciplinary engineering teams including electrical civil SCADA and controls groups
Review battery storage system layouts equipment specifications and integration requirements
Assist with construction support field issue resolution and commissioning coordination
Support technical evaluations related to system safety operational reliability and compliance requirements
Stay current with industry standards emerging technologies and utility-scale storage best practices
Support process improvement initiatives and technical standardization efforts across projects

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline required
3 years of experience in renewable energy engineering energy storage systems or utility-scale power projects
Experience supporting utility-scale solar battery energy storage substations or power generation projects
Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and power system integration
Experience reviewing engineering drawings specifications and technical documentation
Strong project coordination and communication skills
Ability to independently perform technical assignments and engineering evaluations
Willingness to travel approximately 25% for project support activities

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Power Electronics
Battery Storage System Design
Substation Design
Generation Tie Design
Familiarity with lithium-ion battery technologies and energy storage system architecture
Knowledge of battery storage safety standards and codes including:
UL1973
UL9540 / UL9540A
NFPA 855
NFPA 70E
NEC
IFC / IBC requirements
Familiarity with IEC 61215 IEC 61646 and IEC 61730 standards
Experience supporting permitting and code compliance reviews
Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities
Knowledge of renewable energy system controls and SCADA integration preferred

Required Skills:

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects
Electrical Engineering
Power Systems Engineering
Engineering Design Review
Technical Documentation & Specifications
Project Coordination
Equipment Integration
Engineering Drawings Review
Technical Problem Solving
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Construction Support

Additional / Preferred Skills:

Solar PV Engineering
Power Electronics
Substation Engineering
Generation Tie Design
Power Conversion Systems (PCS)
DC/DC Converter Integration
SCADA & Controls Integration
Permitting & Code Compliance
Engineering Risk Assessment
OEM Coordination
Energy Storage Safety Standards
Utility Interconnection Knowledge
Renewable Energy Construction Support