Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project Engineer - Apex Systems

Job Title: Battery Storage Project Engineer

Location: Juno Beach, FL

Pay Rate: $55-$75/hr depending on qualifications

Duration: Long-term contract with the opportunity to convert to permanent

Overview: Apex Systems is actively hiring for a Battery Storage Project Engineer role with a Fortune 200 Renewable Energy Client. This hybrid position allows candidates to work in Juno Beach, Florida.

For immediate consideration, please send your updated resume to Andrew at ablankenship@apexsystems.com. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Position Specific Description:

The Utility Scale Energy Storage team is seeking an innovative and dynamic Project Engineer with a passion for renewable energy. You will be heavily involved in battery augmentation projects from design to execution, working with cross-functional teams across the organization. Your responsibilities will include planning, designing, and executing multiple energy storage projects, providing engineering oversight, and consulting to deliver a best-in-class product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed design engineering for major components of large-scale energy storage augmentation projects.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for incorporation into contract documents.
• Support projects from conception through execution, working closely with early-stage and construction project managers.
• Influence project teams in the engineering aspects of the technical work, including close collaboration with and oversight of external Engineers of Record.
• Maintain familiarity with progress and problems in assigned technical areas.
• Collaborate with suppliers to successfully integrate major equipment.
• Work with multi-disciplined teams for problem-solving, process improvement opportunities, and system integration and controls.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and emerging technology prospects.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience:

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in substation or utility-scale energy storage design and/or project management, with expertise in one or more areas:
• Power electronics
• Battery storage system design
• Substation design
• Generation tie design
• Design and/or operation of large-scale power generation or processing plants
• Strong knowledge of energy storage technologies including various battery chemistries, power conversion units, and DC/DC converters.
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery storage safety standards such as UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, and applicable IFC/IBC sections.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical and non-technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• 7+ years of proven engineering experience.