Job Title: BESS Project Engineer

Job Description

Join our innovative and dynamic team as a Project Engineer in Utility Scale Energy Storage. In this role, you will be deeply involved in battery augmentation projects from inception to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class solutions. You will play a crucial role in planning, designing, and executing multiple energy storage augmentation projects while maintaining a customer service-oriented approach with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design engineering of electrical, structural, and civil aspects of utility-scale energy storage augmentation projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent high-volume battery augmentation projects, working closely with Engineers of Record, Project Managers, and various teams for permitting, procurement, interconnection, and construction.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for inclusion in contract documents.
• Support projects from conception through execution, collaborating with early-stage and construction project managers.
• Influence project teams in engineering aspects, closely collaborating with and overseeing external Engineers of Record.
• Maintain familiarity with progress and challenges in assigned technical areas.
• Collaborate with suppliers for successful integration of major equipment.
• Work with multi-disciplined teams for problem solving, process improvements, and system integration and controls.
• Support energy storage strategies through technical and market analysis.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and emerging technology prospects.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program.
• 5 years of proven engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills, blending creative and analytical approaches.
• Acute attention to detail with proven abilities to apply lessons learned.
• Strong knowledge of technologies in energy storage, including battery chemistries, power conversion units, and DC-DC converters.
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery storage safety standards (UL1973, UL9540, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections).
• Experience in design and/or operation of large-scale power generation or processing plants.
• Hands-on experience with construction methods and best safety practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for conveying technical and non-technical concepts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• SME in substation or utility-scale energy storage design/project management.
• Expertise in power electronics, battery storage system design, substation design, or generation tie design.
• Familiarity with interconnection studies and GIA material modification adjustment processes, particularly in WECC and CAISO.
• Experience in construction permitting and contracting.
• Maturity of technical expertise and responsibility for specialized technical objectives.

Work Environment

This role offers the flexibility to work onsite or remotely, with the requirement to travel for initial training. The headquarters are located in Juno Beach.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $55 - $60