Join our BESS Electrical Engineer Talent Community Today! (Primoris Renewable Energy)
About The Position
This is an opportunity to join the BESS Electrical Engineer Talent Community at Primoris Renewable Energy. While not actively hiring for this role today, Primoris is always looking to connect with top talent for future opportunities in utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Joining the Talent Community ensures you'll be the first to know about new openings and will be considered for upcoming projects if your background aligns. The role involves supporting the design and development of BESS projects from concept through construction, including developing electrical designs, site layouts, system configurations, and technical documentation. It also requires collaboration with various internal teams, reviewing utility interconnection documents, providing technical guidance, supporting equipment evaluation, and analyzing project data for continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent renewable energy industry experience.
- 2+ years of experience in utility-scale BESS, Solar PV design, or the renewable energy industry.
- Strong understanding of energy storage systems, inverters, electrical equipment, and utility-scale renewable energy design principles.
- Experience creating engineered site plans, electrical drawings, and AC/DC single-line diagrams.
- Proficiency with engineering and design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ETAP, CYMCAP, PVsyst, SAM, PVSOL, and/or Python.
- Ability to interpret manufacturer specifications, engineering standards, and installation requirements.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from concept through construction.
- Develop preliminary electrical designs, site layouts, and system configurations based on sound engineering principles.
- Create and review electrical calculations, single-line diagrams, and technical documentation to support project development and execution.
- Partner with estimating, procurement, project management, and field teams to optimize project designs and improve project outcomes.
- Review utility interconnection documents, facility studies, and power purchase agreements to support project planning and execution.
- Provide technical guidance to AutoCAD designers and engineering teams throughout multiple project phases.
- Support equipment evaluation, database management, and Bill of Materials development for BESS projects.
- Analyze project data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering, procurement, scheduling, and project controls.
Benefits
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- 401K with matching contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
