Senior Advisor Battery Engineer

What You Can Expect

As the Senior Battery Engineer you will be responsible for leading battery energy storage system (BESS) project design development and the associated project execution engineering support functions. The goals of this position are to continue the development of energy storage power plant design standards, ensure current projects in construction and the development pipeline meet technical and business requirements while maintaining our long-term ownership focus. Additionally, you will bring experience with utility-scale energy storage design as well as the ability to manage complex and time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment while communicating effectively.

 

• Every day, you will ensure the highest level of environmental health and safety (EHS) is incorporated in all electrical engineering and design aspects of BESS projects. You will also serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for energy storage design & engineering

• Develop and enhance BESS technical specifications for battery enclosures, storage inverters, auxiliary power equipment, and BESS supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system
• Leading BESS fire protection and safety code compliance reviews Review project specific power purchase agreement (PPA) requirements and develop engineering procurement construction (EPC) technical exhibits
• Support BESS construction and commissioning to address engineering issues
• Responsible for selection of electrical engineering consultants when needed to support BESS projects and manage their activities to ensure consistent criteria, cost effective designs and timely delivery
• Work as the main liaison internally between different stakeholders/ business units- engineering, project development, procurement, to ensure seamless execution of projects
• Establish and maintain the engineering requirements for all future BESS projects
• Work collaboratively with the development and procurement teams in sizing and optimizing energy storage systems and augmentation
• Provide technical support to project development and marketing groups for BESS PPA negotiation/contract execution
• SME support on battery technology selection and new products
• Oversee BESS plant design engineering activities and coordinate with “Owners Engineer” to support reviews of 30%, 60%, 90%,  electrical studies, and vendor technical submittals
• Support the Development group during open houses or public meetings concertation on BESS technical questions

 

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree or four year degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering; or related field
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in engineering, of which at least three (3) years in energy storage
• Working experience in battery technology for energy storage applications
• Knowledge in batteries and battery systems with focus on Lithium technology
• Understanding of battery degradation and life cycle behavior in relation to BESS use cases
• Experience in utility-scale ac and dc coupled energy storage power plants
• Familiarity with medium voltage ac collection and high voltage substation designs
• Knowledge of energy storage inverters and energy storage technology offerings and suppliers and basic understanding of associated BESS plant electrical studies
• Familiarity with latest versions of energy storage codes/standards including national fire protection association (NFPA) 855, national electric safety code (NESC)
• Knowledge of energy storage project integration an associated plant SCADA / control systems
• Ability to create, read and interpret construction plans and specifications

 

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies 

 

Compensation

Salary Range: $146,300 – $224,135 USD annually

 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work locat