Design Engineer - Battery Energy Storage

The Opportunity

Ulteig is currently seeking talented and motivated Design Engineer – Battery Energy Storage (BESS) market candidates to support design of utility scale renewable projects nationwide. This role will be a strategic contributor to the growth of our Renewables Lifeline Sector®. Qualified candidates will be considered to work remote from any location in the US, or if candidate chooses may work from any of Ulteig’s existing office locations.

What You’ll Do

• Work with internal team and external clients to develop renewable project design/construction packages including BESS layouts, electrical one-lines, collection systems, collection system studies, and equipment installation details for Utility Scale renewable systems (50-500MW+).
• Interact directly with clients for successful project execution
• Design projects of multi-discipline teams of 2-4 people including a design engineer (focused on the layout, details, etc.), a system studies engineer, with additional support from CAD technicians.
• Support development of early-stage projects with conceptual designs and material take-offs.
• Contribute to continual development of internal engineering standards, toolsets and work processes.
• Turning initial system conceptual ideas into fully developed optimized EPC designs.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must collaborate well with a team.

What We Expect from You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering required or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in power systems, with detailed design of Renewable BESS strongly preferred.
• Experience with CYMCAP preferred.
• Experience with ETAP and or EasyPower Preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Experience/familiarity with AUTOCAD or Revit is preferred but not necessary.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to identify improvements and implement them, utilizing support from others
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Due to the dynamic nature of the renewable energy market, the ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies is a must.
• Knowledge of BESS and or Wind systems, NEC requirements, and construction practices is strongly preferred.
• The position requires the ability to effectively multi-task and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, frequently within aggressive and compressed schedule.
• Ability to maintain project schedule and achieve target due dates.
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients and external agencies
• If working remote must have reliable high speed internet capabilities.
• Up to 15% travel required
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying …