BESS Electrical Engineer

Primoris Services Corporation

71d•$100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role involves developing preliminary design concepts, providing technical documentation, contributing to detailed design, and offering long-term optimization support for BESS projects throughout their lifecycle. The engineer will create and utilize electrical engineering calculation tools, collaborate with various internal teams (Estimating, Procurement, Project Management, Field), and guide AutoCAD designers in producing technical drawings. Responsibilities also include maintaining an equipment database, supporting construction details and Bills of Materials, leading the design process from concept to constructible stages, reviewing utility interconnection documents, optimizing costs for utility-scale BESS systems, and providing engineering support for awarded projects. The role requires utilizing company-approved tools for efficient collaboration, improving workflow processes, and analyzing historical data for material forecasting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years of renewable energy field experience.
At least 2 years of experience in utility-scale BESS or Solar PV design, or within the renewable energy industry.
Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, PVsyst, SAM, ETAP, CYMCAP, PVSOL (BESS Design), and Python.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of modules, racking, inverters, and design drivers for utility-scale BESS and PV systems.
Ability to interpret manufacturer specifications, design parameters, and installation guidelines.
Experience creating engineered BESS site plans and single-line diagrams (DC and AC systems).
Excellent prioritization, multitasking, and follow-through skills with minimal supervision.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.
High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Develop preliminary design concepts for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) based on sound engineering principles.
Provide technical documentation and support to Estimating, Business Development, and Proposal teams.
Contribute to detailed design development for awarded BESS projects.
Offer long-term design and optimization support for BESS systems throughout the project lifecycle.
Create, update, and utilize electrical engineering calculation tools.
Collaborate with Estimating, Procurement, Project Management, and Field teams to support design development and optimization.
Guide AutoCAD designers in producing accurate BESS site layouts, single-line diagrams, and other technical drawings.
Maintain and enhance a database of equipment used in BESS design.
Support the development of construction details and Bills of Materials for various project work packages.
Lead the design process from conceptual through to constructible stages across multiple BESS projects.
Review utility interconnection documents, including facility studies, interconnection agreements, and power purchase agreements.
Apply engineering principles to optimize costs for utility-scale BESS systems and maintain design matrices for future use.
Provide engineering support to Procurement and Operations teams for awarded projects.
Utilize company-approved tools and communication methods to ensure efficient collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Improve workflow processes across engineering, procurement, scheduling, and project controls.
Analyze historical project data and assist with material forecasting for upcoming BESS projects.