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ENTRUST Solutions Group · 6 days ago

Technical Lead (Microgrid & BESS Design)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

ENTRUST Solutions Group is a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services. The Technical Lead will focus on Microgrid & BESS Design Engineering, responsible for providing comprehensive IFC Design documents and project engineering support for distributed energy and microgrid projects.

ConsultingIndustrial AutomationIndustrial Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work with switchgear manufacturers (and other OEMs) like Schneider Electric or Eaton to develop innovative designs and costing that are scalable to many jobs and customer sites. This includes working at voltage levels of 13.8kV, 4160V, 480V, and 208V depending on site and system size

Provide significant input to the solar, battery, and generator designs to optimize performance, reliability, and sustainability for each customer site

Lead on the full life-cycle of BESS and DER project design, guiding projects from conceptual design through to full system design

Interface with equipment and technology vendors

Use AutoCAD in order to carry out permit ready and IFC deliverables. Including but not limited to: Conduit/Cabling schedules, stub-up details, and required clearances as state by NEC/IEEE/NFPA standards

Utilize your strong technical and communication skills to interface with all aspects of the business and customers

Work extensively with our Business Development (BD) teams to evaluate and develop the right technical solutions

Work with the BD, execution, and commercial teams on specific projects to ensure the integration of the Microgrid is technically correct, practical, and cost-effective. This includes working with existing service entrance one-line drawings, or creating new ones, to provide the best design interface for functionality and cost

Investigate the interconnection which includes modifications to existing design concepts that are applicable to each site

Manage engineering consultants in the preparation of detailed engineering and construction drawings and specifications

Qualification

Microgrid designBESS designPower generation projectsAutoCADIndustry standards knowledgeDistributed energy technologiesProject managementFactory acceptance testsInterconnection applicationsCollaboration with stakeholdersProfessional Engineering licensureTechnical documentationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program with a focus in power

4+ years experience in the design and construction of power/generation/renewable energy projects

In depth understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., NEC, UL, ISO)

Develop system-level schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation for BESS installations

Collaborate with project managers, technicians, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of BESS systems

Conduct factory acceptance tests and on-site commissioning of BESS systems to ensure they meet performance and safety standards

Thorough technical understanding of distributed energy technologies, including some combination of solar, battery, and reciprocating engines/turbines

Experience with Microgrid control, Demand Management, Behind-The-Meter storage, Electric Vehicle Charging, Solar and Wind power generation and related Power flow and Energy modelling

Project management experience with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

Knowledge of the various DER power sources within the Microgrid and how they best interface with the utility to provide the most efficient system

Knowledge of systems controls for all the, BESS, DERs and how they can be utilized to accomplish specific operating goals while part of the Microgrid

AutoCAD experience (for creating conceptual one-line diagrams and site layouts)

Experience in submitting interconnection applications, and reviewing Utility studies which may include Detailed Studies, Facility Studies, and System Impact Studies

Preferred

Professional Engineering licensure in Power

Benefits

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Company

ENTRUST Solutions Group

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ENTRUST Solutions Group offers power engineering, consulting, and automation services to the pipeline, gas, and utility industries.

Founded in 2002

Warrenville, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://entrustsol.com

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