Electrical Power Systems Engineer BESS

Nidec•Brooklyn Heights, OH

About The Position

The BESS Electrical Power Systems Engineer is an expert-level engineering professional responsible for the design, analysis, integration, and technical leadership of battery energy storage system (BESS) and renewable energy solutions. The role serves as a subject matter expert in power systems engineering, grid interconnection, and energy storage applications, leading complex engineering efforts in power system analysis, system architecture development, and customer-facing technical support. The position operates with a high degree of autonomy and works with customers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, product management, and engineering teams to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy storage solutions. The engineer leads technical development and integration of utility-scale BESS solutions for utility, commercial, industrial, and renewable energy applications. The role develops system architectures, one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, technical reports, and engineering documentation, and provides technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders. It also supports product strategy and business growth through evaluation of emerging technologies, market trends, and engineering solutions. The position performs and reviews electrical studies, supports utility interconnection and grid compliance, identifies and mitigates technical risks, and resolves complex issues related to power systems, energy storage, power conversion systems, and renewable energy. It serves as a primary technical resource for customers and partners, leads technical discussions and design reviews, and collaborates across commercial, operational, and engineering teams. Project support includes FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, field support, root cause investigations, coaching, and continuous improvement. Domestic and international travel may be required up to 25% to customer locations, project sites, manufacturing facilities, and company locations. Commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and customer schedules may require work outside normal business hours, including occasional evenings or weekends. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, with required PPE used in accordance with facility and regulatory safety requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in electrical power systems engineering, renewable energy, utility systems, BESS, or related industries.
Experience performing power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash analysis.
Experience supporting utility interconnections and medium- or high-voltage electrical system design.
Experience developing technical specifications, system architectures, engineering calculations, and project documentation.
Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering projects and serving as a technical advisor to customers, utilities, and internal stakeholders.
Advanced knowledge of electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, protection systems, and grid interconnection principles.
Advanced understanding of BESS, power conversion systems, renewable energy technologies, and grid-support applications.
Proficiency with power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PSCAD, PSS®E, or equivalent platforms.
Strong knowledge of IEEE, NEC, NFPA, NERC, UL, and other applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to perform, interpret, and communicate complex electrical engineering analyses, models, and technical studies.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical decision-making capabilities.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
Ability to support schedules requiring occasional work outside normal business hours, including evenings or weekends.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor conditions and wear required PPE.
Expert engineering judgment and problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, technical reports, and project documentation.
Ability to influence technical decisions and collaborate across internal and external stakeholder groups.
Ability to balance technical, operational, commercial, and customer requirements when developing engineering solutions.
Commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy or energy storage projects.
Experience with distributed energy resources, microgrids, or grid modernization initiatives.
Knowledge of energy markets, grid services, and advanced energy management technologies.
Experience working directly with utilities, EPC firms, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical development, evaluation, and integration of utility-scale BESS solutions for utility, commercial, industrial, and renewable energy applications.
Serve as a subject matter expert in power systems engineering, energy storage technologies, grid interconnection, and renewable energy integration.
Provide technical expertise on BESS, power conversion systems, and grid-connected electrical infrastructure.
Develop system architectures, one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, technical reports, and engineering documentation.
Evaluate emerging technologies, market trends, and engineering solutions to inform product strategy and energy storage offerings.
Provide advanced technical guidance and engineering recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
Perform and review load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, reliability, and system performance studies.
Analyze electrical designs for compliance with applicable codes, utility requirements, industry standards, and customer specifications.
Support utility interconnection activities, grid compliance, system modeling, electrical performance, and interconnection studies.
Identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement engineering solutions.
Resolve complex technical issues involving power systems, energy storage, power conversion systems, and renewable energy applications.
Serve as the primary technical resource for customers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout project development and execution.
Lead technical discussions, presentations, design reviews, and solution evaluations with customers, utilities, and external partners.
Collaborate with product management, commercial teams, operations, and engineering groups to align technical solutions with customer and business objectives.
Support proposal development, project planning, technical reviews, and strategic customer initiatives.
Communicate technical concepts, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, startup, and field support as required.
Lead investigations and root cause analysis to resolve engineering, operational, and customer issues.
Provide technical coaching and guidance to engineers and cross-functional teams.
Drive continuous improvement in system performance, quality, reliability, safety, and operational effectiveness.
Support development and refinement of engineering standards, methodologies, and technical processes.