Energy Storage Engineer I

CEI Services•Indianapolis, IN

9d•$76,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Energy Storage Engineer I supports the engineering, design, and execution of utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The role performs routine engineering tasks using foundational principles and prescribed techniques and procedures. Under guidance from senior engineers, the Engineer I supports project layouts, technical deliverables, equipment evaluations, data analysis, and design decisions to help ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective BESS designs. The position may be based at MasTec Renewables’ Dallas, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; or Phoenix, Arizona office. Travel to project sites may be required to help resolve engineering issues, gather lessons learned, and strengthen relationships with field teams. The role works with project managers, engineers, technical personnel, consultants, clients, and manufacturing partners, and provides technical support to the Estimating team as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong technical writing skills for technical narratives.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence and document project activities.
Basic understanding of budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to work independently and effectively with project managers, clients, consulting engineers, design and technical personnel, and manufacturing partners.
Open-mindedness, creativity, and ability to modify and expand theories to develop solutions within code requirements.
Ability to substantiate code interpretations and mathematically prove design concepts.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.
Ability to communicate design concepts and lead meetings with clients, project engineers, code officials, and third-party consultants.
Take reasonable care for personal and others’ health and safety and work toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
One to three years of related work experience preferred.
EIT certification preferred, or on a path to obtain it.
Experience in renewable energy or energy storage, or electrical engineering in construction environments, strongly preferred.
Experience with engineering software preferred; the company uses AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and CYMCAP.

Responsibilities

Promote and comply with Company safety policies and procedures.
Support implementation of lessons learned, industry best practices, and continuous improvement.
Create and optimize preliminary BESS layouts under guidance from senior engineers.
Prepare and review engineering deliverables, including drawings, reports, specifications, and limited-scope studies.
Research BESS equipment and materials and develop recommendations.
Develop familiarity with departmental design guides, engineering standards, codes, and Company procedures.
Support compliance with Company engineering standards, quality standards, and processes.
Assist with design reviews and identify opportunities for value engineering and improvement.
Coordinate with internal project team members and external engineering consultants as directed by project leadership.
Collect, organize, and manage engineering data to support design decisions.
Prepare basic engineering calculations using standard methods and principles.
Communicate with project managers, engineers, and technical personnel to support project execution.
Consider the needs of internal clients and develop a basic understanding of external clients’ interests and drivers.
Share knowledge of current technology and processes.
Provide technical support to the Estimating team as needed.
Contribute to process improvements, equipment enhancements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Review field documents for 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choice and coverage options for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, and weight management drug discount.
Discounted national gym membership network.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Bereavement leave.
Military leave, including benefits continuation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
Group legal plan.