Senior Energy Storage Electrical Engineer

What We Are Looking For:

As a Senior Energy Storage Electrical Engineer your primary responsibility will be to assist in the delivery of multidisciplinary Energy Storage System (ESS) projects through their feasibility, pre-construction, and construction phases with a specific focus on the electrical design aspects of projects. We seek a creative, intelligent, entrepreneurial, and driven individual who enjoys a fast-paced and challenging environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and a culture that promotes continual employee growth and development. Preferred to have someone hybrid at one of our PSE offices, but open to remote candidates.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Core Values: Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
• Lead the design and engineering efforts of energy storage projects and the integration of energy storage in microgrids and other distributed energy resources projects.
• Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors, and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation.
• Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing use-cases for energy storage systems
• Working Knowledge of sizing energy storage systems and techno-economic modeling using DER-CAM, UL Homer, and others.
• Develop code compliance documentation for energy storage projects using NFPA 855, NFPA 70, and UL9540/A, including developing hazard mitigation analysis, fire response plans, and operation and maintenance procedures.
• Experience with energy storage in both utility-scale and/or large industrial facilities, including the following design types, is strongly preferred: battery technology/ chemistry selection, battery sizing, one-line development, site arrangements, inverter selection, cable ampacity calculations, grounding, protective relaying, and associated systems design and construction administration.
• Serve as PSE’s Subject Matter Expert on all things Energy Storage.
• Assist in Leading and developing a high-performing team of engineers and technicians through mentorship.
• Act as a company representative at industry conferences, seminars, and networking events to enhance visibility, build relationships, and stay informed on industry trends.
• Develop and publish technical articles, white papers, and presentations to showcase expertise, contribute to thought leadership, and support business development efforts.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with Power Systems Focus
• 8+ years’ experience working in the electrical engineering industry with a minimum of 2+ years, specifically in the energy storage electrical engineering industry.
• PE (Professional Engineer) Licensure or the ability to get one within a year.
• Experience working in commercial & industrial electrical engineering a plus
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering a plus
• NABCEP certification or willingness to get one.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD, PVsyst, SKM, ETAP, and SEL Relays.
• Experience with industry-standard design codes, such as NEC, International Building Codes, International Fire Codes, and other relevant standards.
• Working knowledge of applicable NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources
• Possess the ability to achieve quality results, be change-oriented, foster innovation, and be a continuous learner.
• Possess the ability to continually identify and recommend process and/or system improvements to facilitate efficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to apply effective verbal and written communication skills when writing specifications, preparing technical reports, contributing to, or leading project team discussions
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 5%) for team meetings, client consultations, site assessments, and construction inspections – occasional overnight travel may be required.

Compensation: