TransGrid Energy · 2 days ago
Senior Project Engineer
Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $155K/yr
7+ years expTransGrid Energy is seeking an ambitious and passionate Senior Project Engineer to join their team. The role involves leading and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure the successful construction, commissioning, and operation of utility-scale battery energy storage systems and solar projects.
Clean EnergyRenewable EnergySustainability
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and review technical documentation such as site studies, reports, permits, etc. as related to design, cost or schedule impact
Review technical components of project contracts (EPCA, Procurement Contracts, LTSA, PPA, IA, etc.)
Develop specifications, contracts, and a document control structure to support existing projects and the future pipeline
Manage workflows of 3rd party Owner’s Engineers
Create, review, and maintain drawing packages, energy production models, bills of materials, scopes of work and other technical project documentation
Manage the technical needs in all stages of project development and design, including conceptual and advanced system design, observing regulatory codes as well as customer requirements, specify balance of systems, perform site visits, coordinate needs for the permitting and technical support during the construction phase
Implement external resources such as structural, civil and electrical engineer consultants, geotechnical and topographic surveyors, other specialized professionals as needed and suppliers
Review conceptual design for ESS and solar projects including selection of major components, equipment layouts, single-line diagrams, etc
Prepare bid packages for contractors including scope of work, schedule, project description, and conceptual design
Lead the technical tasks in preparation of EPC agreement, Exhibits, and the review of potential project acquisition opportunities
Lead and supervise in the field with site visits as needed, testing, commissioning and start-up of constructed power plants
In collaboration with other team members, contribute to the completion of proposals to design and deliver BESS and solar projects
Work with O&M provider and be responsible for technical requirements of battery and solar performance
Work with O&M and optimizer partners to track, monitor, and coordinate with Asset Management Team to enhance performance of battery and solar resources
Act as the primary point of contact with equipment vendors
Maintain continuous improvements in project designs, plans, processes and product development
Lead and supervise as needed, testing, operating and maintenance for asset
Manage the technical obligations according to PPA
Coordinate internal and external resources for subject matter expertise and project risk reduction
Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned
Qualification
Required
A degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 7+ years of professional engineering experience in the utility scale battery energy storage system and solar industry
Relevant work experience in the design and development of utility scale solar and battery storage power plants
Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent)
Experience with photovoltaic performance modeling tools
Experience with analysis tools for ESS operation
Knowledge of the National Electric Code, NFPA, and IEEE
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Gantt charts (MS Project or equivalent)
Strong in Microsoft Office Suite
Previous experience managing projects from initial design to installation and execution is preferred
Company
TransGrid Energy
TransGrid Energy specializes on developing, owning, and running utility-scale energy storage and photovoltaic projects.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$975M2025-02-25Undisclosed· $270M
2025-02-25Debt Financing· $705M
Leadership Team
Sean Park
President
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