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Battery Energy Storage Engineer (Electrical Engineering, Solar PV Technologies, AutoCAD) in Houston, TX - HYBRID
7+ to 10 years of experience
POSITION: Battery Energy Storage Engineer (Electrical Engineering, Solar PV Technologies, AutoCAD) in Houston, TX - HYBRID
LOCATION: Houston, TX - HYBRID (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
DURATION: Full-Time Position
SALARY: Excellent Compensation with benefits + 401K
TRAVEL: Occasional
VISA: Visa candidates will be considered
SKILLS: Electrical Engineer, Battery Energy Storage Engineer, Battery Storage, Solar PV Technologies, AutoCAD
DESCRIPTION:
Reputed renewable energy developer is seeking a Lead Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Engineer to support large-scale utility solar, wind + storage, and standalone storage projects. This role is pivotal in advancing energy storage design and execution, working across project development, contracting, and construction phases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define optimal energy storage system sizing based on technology, cost, application, and contract structure.
- Lead conceptual and detailed design of BESS and hybrid renewable + storage systems, focusing on lifetime value and cost optimization.
- Conduct degradation and augmentation modeling for multiple storage technologies.
- Oversee technical studies to ensure compliance with grid codes at interconnection points.
- Coordinate Balance of System (BOS) design including civil, DC/AC electrical, MV, controls, and communications.
- Select and manage specialized external engineering partners.
- Review and evaluate EPC proposals and support technical contract negotiations.
- Collaborate with procurement, development, construction, and operations teams to align technical and business goals.
- Draft preliminary single-line diagrams (SLDs) and site layouts.
- Provide technical support during equipment testing, commissioning, and final project handover.
- Maintain strong vendor relationships and assess new technology providers.
- Deliver CapEx estimates and inputs for project financial models.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC 62933, NFPA 855, UL 9540, etc.).
- Contribute to internal technical standardization and best practices across the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Engineering.
- 6+ years of engineering experience in the energy sector.
- Hands-on experience in energy storage design, optimization, and value engineering.
- Knowledge of battery storage and solar PV technologies, including integration with wholesale energy markets.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with communication protocols and energy storage vendor landscape.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- This is an excellent opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of renewable energy storage.
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