Pure Power Engineering · 5 months ago
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Design Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expPure Power Engineering is an engineering firm specializing in designing large-scale Solar PV systems. They are seeking a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Design Engineer to lead the electrical design of BESS projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while collaborating with solar PV engineering teams.
EnergyEnergy StorageSolar
Responsibilities
Lead the electrical design of BESS projects, including one-line diagrams, system layout, load flow, and control schematics
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards such as NEC 706, UL 9540, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, and local AHJ permitting requirements
Model system behavior for performance, lifecycle, and resiliency scenarios using industry tools
Support interconnection efforts by developing utility-compliant designs and interfacing with utility engineers as needed
Collaborate with solar PV engineering teams to optimize hybrid systems and coordinate control strategies
Serve as the internal escalation point for technical challenges related to BESS across projects
Participate in client-facing technical meetings to explain design decisions and system performance expectations
Contribute to technical proposals, project scope development, and preliminary design packages
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of BESS technologies, codes, and industry trends
Conduct technical reviews of peer work to ensure quality and compliance
Assist with field support and site assessments on an as-needed basis
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in the solar, storage, or microgrid industry, including at least 3 years specifically focused on BESS design and integration
Demonstrated expertise in BESS design, modeling, interconnection, and compliance with AHJ/utility requirements
Proficiency with AutoCAD, modeling tools (e.g., HOMER, PSCAD, ETAP), and control system concepts
Deep understanding of energy storage applications including peak shaving, time-of-use shifting, demand management, and resiliency
Familiarity with microgrid design, including PV+storage+genset configurations and control architectures
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with clients, utilities, and cross-functional engineering teams
Preferred
Proactive problem solver with a passion for emerging energy technologies
Comfortable acting as a mentor and internal educator on BESS topics
Thrives in a dynamic consulting environment with multiple concurrent projects
Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits, client meetings, or field commissioning support
PE license preferred but not required
NABCEP certification, OSHA 10, or other relevant credentials a plus
Benefits
100% of our employee medical, dental, and vision benefits costs
Paid leaves
401k matching
Commuter benefits
Sick time and paid time off
Internal & external professional development opportunities
Company
Pure Power Engineering
Pure Power Engineering is a solar design firm that specializes in utility-scale solar PV and energy storage.
51-200 employees
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