Redwood Materials · 1 month ago
Senior BESS Design Manager, EPC
McCarran, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRedwood Materials is focused on localizing a global battery supply chain that integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling. They are seeking a highly motivated BESS Design Manager to lead design and engineering efforts for construction and infrastructure development from concept to production.
Advanced MaterialsBatteryElectric VehicleRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Manage and lead greenfield and brownfield Infrastructure and Tool Install projects through conceptualization, feasibility, funding, design (30%/60%/90%/IFC), change management, and engineering services during construction. Focused on Redwood Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Point of contact for internal stakeholders and external parties to ensure consistent communication throughout the deployment
Manage permitting and construction documents thru transmittal to permitting, construction, and other parties
Own design funding and schedule for all assigned projects
Coordinate key project schedule requirements with our Procurement and Construction partners for the overall schedule success of the project
Identify project resource requirements and highlight gaps/constraints. Influence various teams outside of direct reporting structure
Build and maintain strong relationships with the various cross-functional teams to ensure overall program alignment
Understand lean construction principles and fully integrated design using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Support, lead feasibility studies, value engineering efforts, and options analysis
Qualification
Required
Strong background in engineering, construction, manufacturing, and/or project management
Highly organized mindset
Passion for driving multi-disciplinary projects
Unparalleled ability to pull people together to make things happen
Extremely detail oriented
Ability to question requirements and identify real barriers
Drive cross-functional teams to execute quickly at high quality
Manage and lead greenfield and brownfield Infrastructure and Tool Install projects through conceptualization, feasibility, funding, design (30%/60%/90%/IFC), change management, and engineering services during construction
Point of contact for internal stakeholders and external parties to ensure consistent communication throughout the deployment
Manage permitting and construction documents thru transmittal to permitting, construction, and other parties
Own design funding and schedule for all assigned projects
Coordinate key project schedule requirements with Procurement and Construction partners for overall schedule success of the project
Identify project resource requirements and highlight gaps/constraints
Influence various teams outside of direct reporting structure
Build and maintain strong relationships with various cross-functional teams to ensure overall program alignment
Understand lean construction principles and fully integrated design using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Support, lead feasibility studies, value engineering efforts, and options analysis
Deep understanding of grid-scale energy storage technologies and balance-of-plant equipment (e.g. inverters, transformers, switchgear, HVAC, fire suppression)
Strong working knowledge of electrical system design, interconnection requirements, and utility-scale project execution
Knowledge of battery systems, electrical protection, power conversion, medium and high voltage systems, communication systems and control systems
Familiarity with relevant standards and codes (UL 9540/1973/1741, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, IEC)
B.S. in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering. Alternatively, demonstrate exceptional ability in the electrical engineering field through equivalent experience
Ability to prioritize and execute many tasks in parallel
Excellent attention to detail and quality decision making
Strong communication skills
Relevant work experience
Knowledge of local codes and regulations
Experience with commercial or industrial electrical installations and with electricity distribution systems
Project management and/or EPC experience
Experience managing multi-disciplinary scopes within A/E or Design Engineering firms
At least 5 years' experience desired
Thrives under pressure and in ambiguous environments
Preferred
PE or RA License preferred
Company
Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials is a battery recycling startup that makes electric vehicles and sustainable materials for circular supply chains.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.17BKey Investors
Eclipse VenturesUS Department of EnergyT. Rowe Price
2025-10-23Series E· $350M
2023-08-29Series D· $1B
2023-02-09Debt Financing· $2B
Leadership Team
JB Straubel
founder, CEO
Colin Campbell
Chief Technology Officer
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