Engineer, Principal - BESS Storage

Westinghouse Nuclear•Norwell, MA

50d•Remote

About The Position

Employees in this role have the responsibility of planning, designing, and executing various aspects of energy storage projects. This involves exploration of subject areas, definition of scope, engineering oversight and consulting across cross functional teams to deliver the best product. The ideal candidate embodies a blend of technical expertise with strong project management skills and has pertinent experience in the energy storage field.

Requirements

5+ Years experience Solar/PV Engineering or Construction.
Expertise in one or more of these areas: Power electronics, Battery storage system design, Substation design, Generation tie design.
Familiarity with energy storage technologies, including battery chemistries, power conversion units, and DC/DC converters.
Familiarity with lithium-ion battery storage safety standards (UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections).
Familiarity with IEC 61215, 61646, 61730.

Responsibilities

Support design phase and engineer major components for large-scale energy storage projects.
Recognize inconsistencies in engineering drawings, take corrective action, and work toward better design quality and efficiency.
Identify and resolve errors in engineering studies and suggest future solutions.
Prepare technical scopes of work for contracts.
Support projects from launch to completion by working with project managers.
Influence project teams on engineering tasks.
Stay updated on project progress and technical issues.
Manage project milestones and recognize risks.
Collaborate with suppliers to integrate major equipment.
Work with diverse teams, improve opportunities, and integrate systems and controls.
Understand permitting requirements, propose solutions to legal challenges, and recommend site design improvements.
Handle other assigned responsibilities as needed.