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ESS · 11 hours ago

Sr. Electrical Engineer

ESS Inc is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy storage, poised to be one of the fastest growing energy technology companies in the world. They are seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to lead and support the design, development, and delivery of grid-scale and distributed energy storage projects, owning electrical designs from early concepts through final product release.

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Responsibilities

Own battery system electrical designs for ESS energy base products from early development through final product release
Support grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects by developing conceptual layouts, one-line diagrams, and detailed electrical designs through Issue for Construction (IFC) packages
Support microgrid and distributed energy resource projects by developing detailed electrical engineering designs
Evaluate, analyze, and compare energy storage technologies, products, and vendors. Support technology and vendor selection and implementation
Develop and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones
Prepare written technical reports clearly communicating battery energy storage concepts, feasibility studies, and use-case analyses to diverse audiences
Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders in support of project execution and business development
Provide construction-phase technical support including bid addenda, submittal reviews, RFIs, construction progress reports (CPRs), and change orders
Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (FLS), power systems, and SCADA teams/contractors to deliver IFC design packages
Participate in design reviews with internal stakeholders, governing agencies, and AHJs
Serve as a technical mentor or counselor to junior engineering staff
Coordinate project workload to ensure on-time delivery of engineering documents
Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of work performed by other engineers, designers, and technicians
Provide technical assistance and subject-matter expertise to ESS teams and customers as needed
Support development and continuous improvement of internal engineering design guidelines, catalogs, and templates. Direct contributions to technical, R&D, and project development through document creation and review
All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Battery Energy Storage SystemsElectrical DesignPower Systems EngineeringDrafting Software ProficiencyProfessional Engineering LicenseTechnical CommunicationQuality AssuranceCross-Functional CollaborationDocumentation SkillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program or equivalent accredited agency with 8+ years of proven experience. A mix of education and applicable experience will be considered
Strong fundamentals in electrical and mechanical principles
Background in power systems engineering with a focus on LV and MV installations
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Experience with at least one BESS installation from start to finish involving multiple technical stakeholders
Proficient with one or more drafting software packages for one line diagram creation and site construction layout
Must be able to work in cross-functional, fast-paced engineering environments with little oversight or direction
Systems-level thinker with the ability to optimize products across disciplines and technical domains
Ability to interpret engineering deliverable content and how it will impact construction feasibility
Knowledgeable in at least one of the following standards: UL9540, IEC62932, or NFPA 70 (NEC)
Proficiency in test planning, experimental design, and statistical data analysis for subscale and production level systems
Understanding of battery chemistry fundamentals, flow batteries, and specific challenges associated with implementation
Strong documentation, reporting, and technical communication skills

Preferred

Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred but not required

Benefits

Company assisted medical, dental and vision
401k with Company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
A generous flexible time off plan
8 paid holidays

Company

ESS provides education partners realize efficiencies and economies of scale with local ESS call centers.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2022-01-27Acquired

Leadership Team

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Buddy Helton
President/CEO
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John Devall
Chief Financial Officer
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