Senior Electrical Engineer - BESS

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will act as a project lead on battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will serve as a technical leader, applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to complex renewable energy projects. This role will be a strategic contributor to the growth of our Renewables Lifeline Sector®. Qualified candidates will be considered to work remote from any location in the US, or if the candidate chooses, may work from any of Ulteig’s existing office locations.

What You'll Do

• The position entails working as the Underground collection discipline lead for BESS projects for a full scope Engineer of Record (EOR) design across all project phases.
• Typical design milestones consists of 30%-60%-90%-and Issued for Construction (IFC) phases followed by a record drawing submittal upon completion of construction.
• Typical deliverables include creating physical layouts, one-line diagrams, equipment details, grounding, Bills of Materials, and determining cable sizes
• The position will be responsible of attending weekly project calls for status updates from the client while guiding a small team to assist on the design, calculations, and system studies
• The position will also provide a formal QAQC review of each deliverable stage to the team members prior to the submittals. The final deliverable to the client will be a signed and sealed by a registered professional engineer including the drawings and system studies for the project
• Serve as the technical lead on projects, coordinating with internal teams, external partners, and clients to ensure technical excellence and project success
• Perform electrical studies such as cable ampacity, energy loss, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, and grounding analysis
• Prepare technical specifications for electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, inverters, and batteries
• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases, including field inspections and troubleshooting
• Conduct technical reviews and enforce quality control to maintain high standards in design and implementation
• Provide technical guidance during construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting to ensure the design intent is achieved in the field
• Research new technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project performance and efficiency
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NESC)
• Participate in client meetings, present technical information clearly, and support proposal development with technical input
  
  

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering required. ABET-accredited program or equivalent required
• PE or P. Eng. license required
• 15+ years of experience preferred in renewable energy, power systems, or a related industry
• Experience leading projects and teams
• Strong knowledge of wind energy systems and battery energy storage systems and technologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and industry standards is required
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Autocad Drafting and or REVIT drafting preferred
• Experience with engineering software such as ETAP, Easypower, PSCAD, CYME, AutoCAD, or similar
• Ability to perform AC & DC studies using electrical modelling software. Proficiency with electrical modeling software (e.g., ETAP, Easypower, CYME, CDEGS, or similar)
• The position requires the ability to effectively multitask and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, frequently within an aggressive and compressed schedule
• Ability to maintain project schedule and achieve target due dates
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients, and external agencies 
• Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a High-paced environment while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Up to 15% travel required
• If working remote must have reliable high speed internet capabilities
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