Job Description
The PV BESS Engineer supports the technical design and execution of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects, focusing on engineering, modeling, and project development from feasibility through construction, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the engineering design and modeling of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects focusing on performance and cost efficiency
- Prepare and review engineering drawings, site layouts, and electrical schematics to support interconnection, permitting, and feasibility efforts
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met
- Assist in developing construction documents ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with standards
- Support pre-construction and project execution activities through collaboration with permitting, procurement, and development teams
- Contribute to technical reports, due diligence, and feasibility assessments for stakeholders
- Stay current on solar and BESS technologies, design practices, and regulatory requirements
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and designers
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 4 to 8 years of professional experience in Renewable Energy, with experience supporting utility-scale Solar PV and or Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects
- Experience with energy storage and or utility-scale solar design, including areas such as battery sizing, one-line development, site layout, inverter selection, cable ampacity calculations, grounding, protective relaying, and related systems design
- Proficiency with Solar PV modeling software and other relevant engineering tools
- Familiarity with utility-scale solar project design packages, including single-line diagrams, civil, structural, and electrical site plans, DC and AC wiring diagrams, and equipment layouts
- Understanding of practical solar power plant design applications, including PV string sizing, DC and AC conductor conduit sizing, racking tracker layouts, and power distribution
- Ability to prepare and review engineering drawings, site layouts, and electrical schematics using industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD, PVCase, and PVSyst
- Ability to support engineering design and modeling of utility-scale, ground-mounted Solar PV and BESS projects with a focus on performance, cost efficiency, and overall project success
- Ability to develop construction documents, ensuring technical accuracy, alignment with project requirements, and compliance with applicable codes and standards
- Ability to support pre-construction and project execution activities by collaborating with permitting, procurement, development, and other cross-functional teams
- Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced project environment
- PE license or progress toward licensure is preferred
Benefits & Perks
Compensation range: $90,000 - $135,000 base benefits, bonus
Flexible work schedules
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Travel Vouchers
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards
401K match up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement
Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits (accident, hospitalization, critical illness)
Member Assistance Program with counseling, legal, financial services
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