Battery Energy Storage, Lead Engineer

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Battery Energy Storage, Lead Engineer is responsible for supporting energy storage project development, contracting, and construction phases for EDPR utility-scale renewable (PV/wind) + storage and stand-alone storage projects. The person in this role will support the technical analysis of projects during the prospecting and due diligence phases of the development cycle and will be responsible for the engineering design of the storage plants, including pre-design, basic design, tendering documentation and detailed design to guarantee the cost optimization, compliance with deadlines and quality requirements of the projected assets. 

Main responsibilities:

-Determine optimal energy storage system sizing based on technology, costs, application, contract structure, and other applicable constraints in coordination with the renewable asset design.
-Conceptually design utility-scale energy storage systems and renewable assets + storage that maximized value for the lifetime cost of the system in coordination with the Energy Storage Analytics Department and other Technology Units.
-Perform energy storage degradation and augmentation modeling for multiple technologies in coordination and iteration with various use cases. 
-Coordinate and validate with other Technology Units the execution of specific key system studies for the integration of the BESS in the whole project, ensuring compliance with the grid code requirements in the POI. 
-Coordinate the preparation of technical projects of the Balance of System (BOS) of BESS, including the needed ground studies and civil design, DC, AC low voltage, MV electrical designs, and communications and control system design, for the energy storage plants, ensuring compliance with the conditions established by the business units, other technical departments or external agents, to ensure maximum efficiency in the development of such projects. Select the specialized external engineering companies. 
-Review and evaluation of the EPC bidder’s proposals pertaining to energy storage during the course of EPC selection. 
-Support the Purchasing Department along the negotiation of the technical terms and exhibits of the BESS projects Contracts, for Capital Equipment and Balance of System, in coordination with other Technology units, Construction and Operations Department. 
-Support the Standardization Department in the preparation of the technical specifications relating to energy storage systems to be used in EPC agreements and competitive bids. 
-Draft preliminary SLD and Layouts. 
-Support value-engineering approach when designing energy storage systems in multiple project-specific use cases. 
-Assist other Technology Units with technical vendor reviews and qualifications. 
-Make an optimum transfer of projects under Engineering responsibility to the Construction unit, in order to optimize the construction start-up times, guaranteeing the coordination and technical quality in the handover of the project. Assist in the evaluation and resolution of any proposed modifications of the final engineering project raised during the construction phase, in order to ensure the preservation of the technical standards of the project. 
-Review the Detailed Design performed by the EPC contractor during the Construction phase, ensuring compliance with the design criteria, technical specifications, and other technical exhibits included in the Contract. 
-Support project team throughout development, execution, Factory Acceptance Test of the Capital Equipment, commissioning, and final testing. 
-Coordinate and manage the interface between IEs, OEMs, EPCs, and other key stakeholders. 
-Collaborate closely with various departments including Development, Origination, Procurement, Finance, Energy Assessment, Investment Transactions Engineering, Engineering, and Construction to conduct technical planning and due diligence evaluations. 
-Provide the energy storage plant CapEx estimation and detailed inputs to CapEx Estimation, OpEx, Energy Assessment, and IM&A models. 
-Coordinate and ensure the development and application of technical standardization, applying the best practices in the sector to ensure maximum efficiency in the construction and operation of facilities. 
-Communicate information continuously and effectively to cross-functional teams.
-Additional duties as required. 

Employment type

Work site

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Math, Physics, Chemistry, or similar from an accredited educational institution 
• 7+ years of technical/engineering experience in the energy industry 
• Experience with design optimizations, value engineering, cost-benefit analysis, or similar 
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred. 
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred 
• Familiarity with communication protocols 
• Knowledge of battery energy storage and solar PV technology 
• Basic knowledge of energy storage value proposition in the wholesale energy markets and to Off-takers 
• Experience in energy storage designs required (specifically battery-based) 
• Knowledge of IEC 62933, NFPA 855, UL 9540, and other relevant standards 
• Auto-Cad experience 
• Existing familiarity with energy storage equipment vendors for the implementation of BESS projects 

Travel:

As needed

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills 
• Ability to quickly come up to speed on all technical and commercial subjects related to renewable energy projects 
• Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to renewable energy including civil and electrical engineering designs and detailed drawings, construction-related processes, environmental, and cultural studies. 
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail 
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills 
• Ability to work productively with limited supervision 
• Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task 
• Strong interest in environmental issues and renewable energy 
• Business acumen and demonstrated project management skills 
• Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed 
• Availability to travel internationally

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment 
• Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites. 
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form 
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds 
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form