What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems Project Lead position at Westinghouse Electric - USA?
Make an Impact in Grid-Scale Storage
Location: Juno Beach, FL | Term: 11-month W-2 contract
Role Snapshot
- Own end-to-end delivery of utility-scale battery augmentation projects.
- Translate multi-source data into due diligence findings and recommend storage and hybrid architectures for evolving customer needs.
- Provide hands-on leadership across design, procurement, permitting, interconnection, construction, and commissioning.
- Direct and review work performed by external Engineers of Record.
- Champion process improvements, systems integration, and controls updates.
- Conduct market and technical analyses to inform storage strategy.
- Identify and implement value-engineering opportunities and emerging technologies.
Technical Scope
- Detailed design engineering across electrical, structural, and civil disciplines for augmentation programs.
- Management of multiple high-volume projects from concept through execution, partnering with early-stage and construction project managers.
- Ongoing tracking of progress, issues, and risks within assigned technical areas.
Qualifications
- SME-level proficiency in substation or utility-scale energy storage design and project management, covering:
- Power electronics
- Battery storage system design
- Substation design
- Generation tie design
- Experience with large-scale power generation or processing facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and high reliability.
- Construction familiarity: foundations, trenching, electrical terminations, testing, and safety best practices.
- Technologies: battery chemistries, power conversion units, DC-DC converters.
- Standards & Codes: UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, relevant IFC/IBC sections.
- Grid Integration: interconnection studies and GIA MMA processes in WECC and CAISO.
- Permitting and contracting experience for construction projects.
Education & Experience
- BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or related field).
- 11 years of proven engineering experience.
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