Job Specifications
Duration: 12+ months contract with potential extends or Convert
Job Description:
The Utility Scale Energy Storage team is looking for an innovative and dynamic Project Engineer who is passionate about renewable energy.
In this position you will be heavily involved with battery augmentation projects from conception through execution, to include exposure to cross-functional teams across the organization.
You have the critical responsibility of planning, designing, and executing multiple energy storage augmentation projects.
This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, engineering oversight and consulting across cross functional teams to deliver a best-in-class product.
You will be part of a growing team of experts who not only provide excellent data-driven inputs and analysis but are also customer service oriented with internal and external stakeholders.
Employees in this role are strong problem solvers, blending creative and analytical skills to solve complex integration of batteries of differing technologies to existing sites.
Successful candidates will have acute attention to detail with proven abilities to identify and apply lessons learned, implement process countermeasures, create tools and standardize work practices to maximize the performance and functionality of battery energy storage systems.
You will utilize data from various internal and external sources to perform technical due diligence and propose storage & hybrid solutions to support our customers’ evolving needs.
As a support function, you will work collaboratively across the organization to support design, construction and commissioning.
Responsibilities:
Perform detailed design engineering of electrical, structural and civil aspects of utility-scale energy storage augmentation projects
Manage multiple concurrent high volume battery augmentation projects from conception through execution, working closely with external Engineers of Record, Project Managers and permitting, procurement, interconnection and construction teams
Prepare technical scopes of work for incorporation into contract documents
Support projects from conception through execution, working closely with early-stage and construction project managers
Influence project teams in the engineering aspects of the technical work, including close collaboration with and oversight of external Engineers of Record
Maintain familiarity with the progress and problems in assigned technical areas
Influence project teams in the engineering aspects of the technical work
Collaborate with suppliers to successfully integrate major equipment
Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams for problem solving, process improvement opportunities, and system integration and controls
Support energy storage strategies through technical and market analysis
Identify value engineering opportunities as well as emerging technologies prospects
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Experience:
An SME in substation or utility scale energy storage design and/or project management, with
established expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Power electronics, Battery storage system design, Substation design, Generation tie design
Design and/or operation of large-scale power generation or processing plants involving
adherence to regulatory requirements while maximizing the performance and reliability of
technically complex systems
Hands-on experience and knowledge of construction methods, including foundations, trenching,
electrical terminations and testing, and best safety practices
Strong knowledge of technologies in energy storage including varying battery chemistries,
power conversion units and DC-DC converters
Lithium-ion battery storage safety: Familiarity with UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA
70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections
Familiarity with interconnection studies and GIA material modification adjustment (MMA)
processes, particularly in WECC and CAISO
Construction permitting and contracting experience
Shows maturity of technical expertise and assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical
objectives
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical and
non-technical concepts to diverse audiences
Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter Details:
Name: Rahul
Email: rahul.singapuram@ustech
About the Company
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