Energy Job Search · 12 hours ago
Electrical Engineering Project Manager
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expEnergy Job Search is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role combines advanced electrical engineering expertise with comprehensive EPC project management responsibilities, supporting initiatives from early design and development through construction, commissioning, and project handover.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the SME for electrical engineering across utility‑scale BESS projects
Lead and review system architecture, including battery systems, PCS, MV/HV collection systems, transformers, and grid interconnection facilities
Oversee or perform electrical design work such as single-line/three-line diagrams, grounding systems, protection studies, and SCADA/control system integration
Review vendor and OEM documentation to ensure technical compliance with project requirements
Ensure all engineering work complies with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NESC, UL, and other applicable industry standards
Manage electrical engineering scope and deliverables throughout the EPC lifecycle—from NTP to commissioning
Develop project schedules, engineering execution plans, deliverable matrices, and risk mitigation strategies
Lead coordination across civil, structural, controls, SCADA, procurement, and commissioning teams
Support procurement with technical evaluations, clarifications, and vendor selection
Facilitate design review meetings with internal teams, engineering partners, utilities, and regulatory stakeholders
Interface with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and regulatory entities for interconnection, grid compliance, and technical submissions
Support interconnection studies, applications, and due‑diligence reviews
Provide engineering expertise during testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning stages
Respond to RFIs and resolve field engineering issues promptly
Support electrical system testing, energization, and commissioning activities
Review and approve commissioning procedures, test reports, as‑built documentation, and turnover packages
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
8–15 years of electrical engineering experience within EPC project environments
5 years of direct experience supporting or managing utility‑scale BESS projects
Proven experience leading engineering teams or managing EPC energy projects
Advanced knowledge of MV/HV electrical systems and grid‑connected energy storage technologies
Proficiency with electrical design and analysis software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, CYME, PSCAD, AutoCAD)
Preferred
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with hybrid PV BESS systems
Familiarity with NERC/FERC requirements and interconnection processes
Experience collaborating with owner's engineers, lenders, or technical advisors
Benefits
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Company
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Funding
Current Stage
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