Senior BESS Design Manager, EPC
Redwood MaterialsMcCarran, Nevada
Full Time
Posted February 13, 2026
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Job Description
Redwood Materials is seeking a Senior BESS Design Manager to lead the full design and engineering efforts for energy storage infrastructure projects, from concept to construction, focusing on grid-scale battery energy storage systems and ensuring seamless project execution and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and lead infrastructure and tool installation projects from conceptualization to construction.
- Coordinate project schedules, funding, and resource requirements with internal and external teams.
- Oversee permitting, construction documentation, and transmittals to ensure compliance and progress.
- Drive design and engineering efforts, including feasibility studies, value engineering, and options analysis.
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project alignment.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering, or demonstrate exceptional ability in the electrical engineering field through equivalent experience
- PE or RA License is preferred
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, or project management
- Deep understanding of grid-scale energy storage technologies and balance-of-plant equipment such as inverters, transformers, switchgear, HVAC, and fire suppression systems
- Strong working knowledge of electrical system design, interconnection requirements, and utility-scale project execution
- Knowledge of battery systems, electrical protection, power conversion, medium and high voltage systems, communication systems, and control systems
- Familiarity with relevant standards and codes including UL 9540, UL 1973, UL 1741, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, and IEC
- Ability to prioritize and execute many tasks in parallel with excellent attention to detail and quality decision-making
- Strong communication skills for managing internal stakeholders and external parties
- Experience with managing permitting and construction documents through transmittal to permitting, construction, and other parties
- Experience managing project schedules, coordinating with procurement and construction partners to ensure overall schedule success
- Ability to identify project resource requirements and highlight gaps or constraints
- Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure program alignment
- Knowledge of lean construction principles and fully integrated design using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Support and lead feasibility studies, value engineering efforts, and options analysis
- Experience with commercial or industrial electrical installations and electricity distribution systems
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary scopes within A/E or Design Engineering firms
- Thrives under pressure and in ambiguous environments
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Benefits & Perks
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
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