What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer (On Site) position at Voltage?
Location: Chapel Hill, NC (onsite; relocating to Timberlake, NC mid-this year)
Schedule: Full-time
About the Role:
Voltage is seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Electrical Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing utility-scale and commercial battery energy storage systems (BESS), with a strong focus on electrical system integration and compliance. The ideal candidate is adaptable, proactive, and able to transition seamlessly between office locations as Voltage expands into new facilities.
What Youll Do
- Design electrical systems for BESS projects (AC/DC schematics, grounding, protection, interconnection).
- Create and review single-line diagrams, wiring layouts, and power distribution systems.
- Specify and select key equipment: PCS, transformers, switchgear, battery racks.
- Ensure designs meet NEC, NFPA, UL, IEEE, IEC, and local utility standards.
- Collaborate across teams to support permitting, procurement, and construction.
- Conduct power flow studies and grid impact assessments.
- Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Prepare documentation for interconnection and compliance.
- Stay current with emerging technologies in grid-scale storage.
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- 25 years of experience in battery storage, renewables, or power systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and tools like ETAP, SKM.
- Strong understanding of energy storage systems and safety codes.
- Familiarity with UL 9540/9540A, IEEE 1547, NEC Article 706.
Preferred Qualifications
- PE license or EIT certification.
- Experience with SCADA, EMS, or BMS integration.
- Knowledge of SAP or similar project management tools.
- Field experience in energy storage commissioning or operations.
Why Voltage, LLC?
Were committed to innovation, sustainability, and diversity. Join a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and making a real impact in the energy sector.