Electrical Engineer

Position: Electrical Engineer BESS & Technology

Location: Dallas, TX

Onsite 5 days a week

Fulltime employment

Job Description:

Role Summary

As an Electrical Engineer BESS & Technology you will be responsible for technical design, equipment evaluation, interconnection support, and project execution across construction support, and commissioning activities for utility-scale storage projects. The role begins with design review and grows into leading full project design efforts using AutoCAD and electrical design tools.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Evaluation & Design

• Assist with evaluation of storage technologies, including BESS containers, inverters, transformers, and balance-of-plant equipment; recommend suitable products.
• Support interconnection applications with technical knowledge and documentation.
• Design AC and DC electrical systems, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), circuit diagrams, grounding, and protection schemes.
• Assist in the creation of detailed permit and construction drawing packages for the electrical scope of BESS projects.
• Review and incorporate electrical studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding, ampacity, reactive power, etc.).
• Develop specifications for BESS system controls to ensure compliance with grid codes.
• Coordinate and review site plans with internal and external engineers to ensure integration with civil/structural design (e.g., soil/geotech conditions, fire code, wetlands, weight restrictions).

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Support site development, construction, and commissioning activities; perform on-site visits as required.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning procedures.
• Oversee testing and QA processes to verify installation and performance compliance.
• Provide field technical support for installation, integration, and troubleshooting of BESS systems.

Business Development & Proposals

• Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and support proposal development.
• Provide proposal inputs: technical descriptions, scope definitions, contractor quotes, and simulation results.
• Review Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and EPC contracts for design compliance.
• Support interconnection and permitting discussions with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).

Collaboration

• Coordinate external engineering resources and manage task orders and budgets.
• Work cross-functionally with development, project management, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure project success.
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly to internal stakeholders and external partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s or Masters in Electrical Engineering (Mechanical acceptable with strong electrical background).
• Competent with design and modeling software: AutoCAD Civil 3D, SKM/ETAP, Matlab;
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, standards.
• Quick learning ability and strong problem-solving and analytical skills highly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with energy storage systems, products, and equipment.
• PE (Professional Engineer) license preferred.
• Familiarity with protection relays (SEL, GE, ABB, Schneider) preferred.
• Strong Experience with any of the areas listed in Responsibilities above
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and across teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.