BESS Project Engineer

BESS Project Engineer

Apex Systems is currently hiring for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project Engineer in the Juno Beach, FL area.

Location: Juno Beach, FL

Rate: $55-$70/hr depending on experience

Duration: Long term contract with opportunity to convert/extend

Job Overview

Employees in this role have the responsibility of planning, designing, and executing various energy storage projects. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, engineering oversight and consulting across cross functional teams to deliver a best-in-class product.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support design phase and engineer major components for large-scale energy storage projects.

Recognize inconsistencies in engineering drawings, take corrective action, and strive for better design quality and efficiency.

Identify and resolve errors in engineering studies and suggest future solutions.

Prepare technical scopes of work for contracts.

Support projects from inception to completion by working closely with project managers.

Influence project teams on engineering tasks.

Stay updated on project progress and technical issues.

Manage project milestones and recognize risks.

Collaborate with suppliers to integrate major equipment.

Work with diverse teams to solve problems, improve opportunities, and integrate systems and controls.

Understand specifications for major equipment purchasing, ensure clear communication, and propose solutions.

Understand permitting requirements, propose solutions to legal challenges, and recommend site design improvements.

Handle other assigned duties as needed.

Travel 25% of the time for project specific duties.

Preferred Experience

3+ Years experience Solar/PV Engineering and/or Construction

Expertise in one or more of these areas: Power electronics, Battery storage system design, Substation design, Generation tie design.

Familiarity with energy storage technologies, including battery chemistries, power conversion units, and DC/DC converters.

Familiarity with lithium-ion battery storage safety standards (UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections)

Familiarity with IEC 61215, 61646, 61730

Ability to handle specialized technical tasks independently.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.