BESS Electrical Engineer

The BESS Electrical Engineer role at Primoris Renewable Energy is located in Colorado. The position centers on utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems projects within an engineering, procurement, and construction operation that also handles solar power and energy storage installations. The engineer supports design work from initial concepts through construction documentation and ongoing optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary design concepts for Battery Energy Storage Systems based on engineering principles.
• Provide technical documentation and support to Estimating, Business Development, and Proposal teams.
• Contribute to detailed design development for awarded BESS projects.
• Deliver long-term design and optimization support for BESS systems across the project lifecycle.
• Create, update, and apply electrical engineering calculation tools.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Procurement, Project Management, and Field teams on design development and optimization.
• Guide AutoCAD designers on BESS site layouts, single-line diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Maintain and update a database of equipment used in BESS design.
• Support creation of construction details and Bills of Materials for project work packages.
• Lead design processes from conceptual stage to constructible deliverables on multiple BESS projects.
• Review utility interconnection documents such as facility studies, interconnection agreements, and power purchase agreements.
• Apply engineering principles to optimize costs for utility-scale BESS systems and maintain design matrices.
• Provide engineering support to Procurement and Operations teams on awarded projects.
• Use company-approved tools and communication methods for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Improve workflow processes across engineering, procurement, scheduling, and project controls.
• Analyze historical project data and assist with material forecasting for upcoming BESS projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years of renewable energy field experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in utility-scale BESS or Solar PV design, or within the renewable energy industry.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, PVsyst, SAM, ETAP, CYMCAP, PVSOL for BESS design, and Python.
• Experience creating engineered BESS site plans and single-line diagrams for DC and AC systems.
• Understanding of modules, racking, inverters, and design drivers for utility-scale BESS and PV systems.
• Ability to interpret manufacturer specifications, design parameters, and installation guidelines.

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution