Electrical Project Engineer
Panelmatic, Inc.
Battery Storage Integration Engineer – Utility-Scale
SunEnergy1
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • North Carolina
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop, review, and optimize technical designs for battery energy storage systems in coordination with solar PV plants and grid interconnection requirements
- Ensure compatibility of BESS with inverters, transformers, switchgear, SCADA, and grid control systems
- Conduct load flow, short circuit, and protection studies related to BESS integration
- Collaborate with OEMs and suppliers to specify battery technology, inverters, and other key equipment
- Provide technical guidance to project development and EPC teams on BESS scope, sizing, and system configurations
- Review vendor drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance with project and industry standards
- Support permitting and interconnection processes by preparing technical documentation and responding to utility/regulatory inquiries
- Participate in factory acceptance tests (FATs), commissioning, and performance testing of battery systems
- Perform modeling and simulations of BESS performance under varying grid and operating scenarios
- Analyze and optimize battery dispatch strategies for energy arbitrage, capacity, frequency response, and other ancillary services
- Monitor, assess, and troubleshoot operational issues to ensure optimal performance of integrated solar + storage systems
- Ensure compliance with all codes, standards, and safety requirements (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, UL, and local regulations)
- Support the development of safety protocols and hazard analysis for BESS projects
- Work cross-functionally with project managers, procurement, and construction teams to ensure successful project execution
- Stay current with emerging battery technologies, standards, and market trends to continuously improve design and implementation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Must have at least 3 years of BESS integration experience at a major BESS integrator in the US
- Must have proven BESS deployment experience in the US
- Direct working experience on BMS
- Strong hands-on experience with lithium-ion batteries, inverters, PCS, EMS, and balance of plant systems
- Hands-on experience with commissioning and operations of BESS projects
- Familiarity with interconnection processes and utility requirements
- Experience with EPC project lifecycle from design through commissioning preferred
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- PE license or working toward licensure is a plus
