Design Engineer - Battery Energy Storage

Ulteig•,

2d•$93,800 - $126,900•Remote

About The Position

Ulteig is seeking talented and motivated Design Engineer – Battery Energy Storage (BESS) candidates to support the design of utility-scale renewable projects nationwide. This role is a strategic contributor to the growth of their Renewables Lifeline Sector®. Qualified candidates can work remotely from any location in the US, or if they choose, may work from any of Ulteig’s existing office locations.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering required or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in power systems, with detailed design of Renewable BESS strongly preferred.
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.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Must be a self-starter and willing to identify improvements and implement them, utilizing support from others.
Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
Due to the dynamic nature of the renewable energy market, the ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies is a must.
The position requires the ability to effectively multi-task and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, frequently within aggressive and compressed schedules.
Ability to maintain project schedule and achieve target due dates.
Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients, and external agencies.
If working remote must have reliable high speed internet capabilities.
Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CYMCAP preferred.
Experience with ETAP and or EasyPower Preferred.
Experience/familiarity with AUTOCAD or Revit is preferred but not necessary.
Knowledge of BESS and or Wind systems, NEC requirements, and construction practices is strongly preferred.
Up to 15% travel required.
Valid driver’s license preferred.
Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Work with internal teams and external clients to develop renewable project design/construction packages including BESS layouts, electrical one-lines, collection systems, collection system studies, and equipment installation details for Utility Scale renewable systems (50-500MW+).
Interact directly with clients for successful project execution.
Design projects with multi-discipline teams of 2-4 people, including a design engineer (focused on layout, details, etc.), a system studies engineer, with additional support from CAD technicians.
Support development of early-stage projects with conceptual designs and material take-offs.
Contribute to the continual development of internal engineering standards, toolsets, and work processes.
Turn initial system conceptual ideas into fully developed optimized EPC designs.
Must have strong attention to detail.
Must collaborate well with a team.