Energy Storage Engineer I

MasTec Inc • Irving, TX

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the engineering, design, and execution of utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This role performs routine engineering tasks, applying foundational engineering principles to prescribed techniques and procedures. The Engineer I assists with project layouts, technical deliverables, equipment evaluations, and data analysis to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective BESS designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• One to three years of related work experience preferred
• EIT certification preferred or on path to obtain
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical writing skills for technical narratives
• Read, analyze and interpret drawings, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts, or governmental regulations
• Write reports, business correspondence, and document project activities
• Basic concept of budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to work independently and effectively with project managers, clients, consulting engineers, design, and technical personnel as well as manufacturing partners
• Must be open minded, creative, and possess the ability to modify and expand theories to find creative solutions within the confines of the code
• Confident and possess the ability to substantiate code interpretations and mathematically prove design concepts
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
• Ability to effectively communicate design concepts and lead meetings between clients, project engineers, code officials and third-party consultants

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred
• Experience in renewable energy or energy storage strongly preferred
• Experience in engineering software preferred

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures
• Support the implementation of lessons learned and industry best practices with a mindset of continuous improvement
• Create and optimize preliminary battery energy storage system (BESS) layouts under guidance from senior engineers
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables including drawings, reports, specifications, and limited-scope studies
• Conduct routine research and develop recommendations for BESS equipment and materials
• Develop familiarity with departmental design guides, engineering standards, codes, and MasTec Renewables procedures
• Support compliance with Company engineering standards, quality standards, and processes
• Support value engineering efforts by assisting with design reviews and identifying improvement opportunities
• Coordinate with internal project team members and external engineering consultants as directed by project leadership
• Contribute to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope
• Collect, organize, and manage engineering data to support design decisions
• Prepare basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and technical personnel to support project execution
• Focus on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers
• Share current knowledge of latest technology and processes
• Comply with the Company’s engineering standards, quality standards and processes
• Provide necessary technical support to the Estimating team as needed
• Contribute to process improvements, equipment enhancements, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Review field documents and ensure alignment with contractual requirements and standard installation practices
• Travel to project sites as required to support engineering issue resolution, gather lessons learned, and strengthen relationships with field teams
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Compensation $76,000-$98,000/ year, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management
• Telehealth Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

What This Job Offers

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