Senior Power Engineer, Utility Interconnection

DLB Associates

Senior Power Engineer supporting Battery Energy Storage System projects at DLB Associates. Engineering delivery from concept through construction in a remote role.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $126,788 - $162,107 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior engineering contributor for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, performing advanced engineering work with general oversight.
Perform detailed design, analysis, and engineering of BESS, microgrid, and other inverter-based resource (IBR) systems, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, utility requirements, industry standards, codes and regulations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate BESS and IBR designs seamlessly into larger electrical systems, including substation, generation, and grid interconnection infrastructure.
Support technical scoping, design, and utility/developer coordination for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), microgrid, and other inverter-based resource (IBR) interconnections at the medium- and high-voltage level, including protection philosophy, interconnection studies, and compliance with IEEE 1547 / IEEE 2800.
Contribute to engineering approaches, design standards, and technical risk management. Support project delivery as engineer of record (or in support of the EOR), contributing to technical accuracy, constructability, and code compliance.
Apply and help maintain engineering standards, design criteria, and quality expectations for energy storage work.
Support execution of the firm’s client value system and help assure that the project is executed in accordance with company policies and standards.
Work closely with clients to understand their specific project requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.
5+ years of progressive energy storage or power systems engineering experience, with demonstrated depth in protection & control (P&C) design (8+ years preferred).
Experience supporting engineering delivery on medium- to high-voltage BESS, microgrid, or IBR interconnection projects, including in an engineer-of-record support capacity.
Hands-on protective relay experience (SEL or equivalent platform), including settings development and coordination.
Direct experience navigating LGIA/SGIA processes and utility interconnection requirements.
Experience supporting multidisciplinary BESS or power systems design and working with utilities and/or owner engineering teams on utility, renewable, data center, or industrial projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
Flex spending accounts (FSA)
Dental and vision plans
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
Paid parental leave after one year of employment

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electrical EngineeringBESS DesignMicrogrid DesignInverter-Based Resource (IBR) SystemsInterconnection StudiesTechnical Risk ManagementCode ComplianceDesign StandardsUtility CoordinationClient Technical Insights

Soft Skills

CollaborationClient SatisfactionCommunication

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License