BESS Engineer

IPX Power USA, LLC • Beaverton, OR

2d • $180,000 - $195,000

About The Position

IPX Power, a clean energy company, develops, owns, and operates some of the world’s largest energy resources, delivering affordable, reliable power to utilities and other customers. We’re in a rapid growth phase with 4.3 GW of solar PV and 8.8 GWh of battery storage in construction or operation, with more projects under various stages of development.
IPX is a profitable, well capitalized, independent power producer that has delivered billions of dollars of industrial-scale clean energy infrastructure. The company was recently formed as a spin-out of Intersect, as a result of their recent acquisition by Google. IPX is supported by long-standing existing investors TPG Rise Climate, Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, and Greenbelt Capital Partners.
IPX is rooted in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and operational excellence. We’re building and operating billions of dollars in assets and seeking people eager to develop, build, and operate one of the world’s largest renewables and storage portfolios.
About This Role
The Energy Storage Engineering Manager will lead design engineering for energy storage systems (ESS) coupled with the PV Solar projects of the IPX Power portfolio. The energy storage systems will comprise of battery storage, hydrogen, mechanical, thermal, and various other technologies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years leading the technical scope on utility-scale energy storage systems through these 4 phases: Development, Design, Contracting with equipment manufacturers and EPC/Integrators, and Construction
• A deep understanding of lithium-ion battery (LiB) technology and ESS; advantages and trade-offs of the different chemistries, system design, optimization levers, cost drivers, contracting pitfalls, construction challenges, life cycle use and challenges
• Commercially minded engineer focused on LCOE
• Possesses the ability to quantify risk and opportunities around unknowns in design and technology
• Understands solar and ESS development processes
• Thrives in a cross functional environment, able to guide discussion and identify dependencies between design, production, cost, land use, and LCOE
• Working knowledge and practical understanding of the relevant codes and standards for LiB ESS and inverters (NEC, IBC, IFC, NFPA, UL, IEC) and how they are applied to the various life cycles of permitting, design, construction, and operation
• Proficiency in scripting or automation tools such as VBA, Matlab, Python, or similar
• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Operations a plus
• The ideal candidate also has exposure or experience in working with or evaluating alternative storage technologies (flow batteries, hydrogen, compressed air, etc.)
• Background in power plant controls architecture and SCADA is a plus
• Master’s or PhD is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain ownership over the technical design (system sizing, arrangement, electrical modelling, and balance of system for ESS) to ensure performance over the life of the system meets the required contractual offtake agreements and financial model expectations
• Lead cross functional design and ESS optimization efforts accountable for targeting the lowest LCOE
• Lead the development of tools and/or software for analysis and calculation to create fast, accurate, and comprehensive performance results and estimates
• Responsible for development and maintenance of technical specifications, design criteria, standards, and exhibits (EPC technical exhibits, testing protocols, vendor specifications, etc.) to ensure all documentation is comprehensive and maintains a high- quality product
• Lead the technical aspects of energy storage PPA negotiations, accountable for meeting the offtake requirements with a cost-optimized and constructable solution
• Aid in EPC RFP and commercial supply agreements to ensure technical requirements are accurately defined and reflected while ensuring lower LCOE
• ESS technical lead for IE diligence and project financing
• Lead equipment and technology selection, analyze new technology with suppliers, EPCs, and IEs to understand bankability, performance, and design impacts
• Work cross functionally between development, land, and engineering teams
• Interface, communicate, and establish relationships with ESS integrators or vendors
• Ensure timely and cost-effective resolutions for regulatory, permitting, and technical issues associated with the execution and delivery of ESS
• Ensure the highest level of environmental health and safety standards in all engineering with aspects of ESS

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
• Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven
• Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
• 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
• $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager