Senior Energy Storage Electrical Engineer

What We Are Looking For:

As a Senior Energy Storage Electrical Engineer, at PSE in our Madison, WI, St. Paul, MN or Denver, CO, office, your primary responsibility will be to assist in the delivery of multidisciplinary Energy Storage System (ESS) projects through their feasibility, pre-construction, and construction phases with a specific focus on the electrical design aspects of projects. We seek a creative, intelligent, entrepreneurial, and driven individual who enjoys a fast-paced and challenging environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and a culture that promotes continual employee growth and development.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Core Values: Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
• Lead the design and engineering efforts of energy storage projects and the integration of energy storage in microgrids and other distributed energy resources projects.
• Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors, and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation.
• Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing use-cases for energy storage systems
• Working Knowledge of sizing energy storage systems and techno-economic modeling using DER-CAM, UL Homer, and others.
• Develop code compliance documentation for energy storage projects using NFPA 855, NFPA 70, and UL9540/A, including developing hazard mitigation analysis, fire response plans, and operation and maintenance procedures.
• Experience with energy storage in both utility-scale and/or large industrial facilities, including the following design types, is strongly preferred: battery technology/ chemistry selection, battery sizing, one-line development, site arrangements, inverter selection, cable ampacity calculations, grounding, protective relaying, and associated systems design and construction administration.
• Serve as PSE’s Subject Matter Expert on all things Energy Storage.
• Assist in Leading and developing a high-performing team of engineers and technicians through mentorship.
• Act as a company representative at industry conferences, seminars, and networking events to enhance visibility, build relationships, and stay informed on industry trends.
• Develop and publish technical articles, white papers, and presentations to showcase expertise, contribute to thought leadership, and support business development efforts.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with Power Systems Focus
• 5+ years’ experience working in the electrical engineering industry with a minimum of 2+ years, specifically in the energy storage electrical engineering industry.
• PE (Professional Engineer) Licensure or the ability to get one within a year.
• Experience working in commercial & industrial electrical engineering a plus
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering a plus
• NABCEP certification or willingness to get one.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD, PVsyst, SKM, ETAP, and SEL Relays.
• Experience with industry-standard design codes, such as NEC, International Building Codes, International Fire Codes, and other relevant standards.
• Working knowledge of applicable NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources
• Possess the ability to achieve quality results, be change-oriented, foster innovation, and be a continuous learner.
• Possess the ability to continually identify and recommend process and/or system improvements to facilitate efficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to apply effective verbal and written communication skills when writing specifications, preparing technical reports, contributing to, or leading project team discussions
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 5%) for team meetings, client consultations, site assessments, and construction inspections – occasional overnight travel may be required.

Compensation: