Superior Skilled Trades is hiring a
Project Engineering Manager

Summary

The job is for a Project Engineering Manager with BESS for a contract opportunity. The role involves managing BESS projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams, providing engineering input, managing equipment vendors, performing electricity tariff analysis, and more. The position is remote with monthly site visits to Poway, CA and pays between $70 - $90 per hour based on experience.

Requirements

• Extensive technical experiences on energy storage projects (ideally, 3-5 years)
• Deep understanding of EE power systems, BESS protection studies, Electrical Drawings Review, and utility-scale BESS use cases
• Proficiency working with current AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel software versions, as well as MS Office suite
• Willingness to travel, at least 30% of the time
• Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent)
• Experience with BESS performance modeling tools (preferably PVSyst)
• Knowledge of BESS plant design and optimization
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code
• Proficiency in project engineering and planning
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with structural, electrical, geotechnical, environmental, and civil Professional Engineers during design process to assure the design meets technical and code requirements
• Provide engineering/technical input and direction to site evaluation and characterization, permitting, power purchase agreements, interconnect agreements, testing and commissioning, financial modeling, and other project development aspects
• Review specifications for purchases of materials or equipment
• Manage and work closely with equipment vendors to identify technical challenges and create innovative solutions
• Provide on-going technical support to project construction team during construction of BESS, PV, and wind systems
• Perform electricity tariff analysis, electricity bill analysis, and load versus energy generation analysis
• Perform site visits and inspect BESS systems under construction to confirm they are being built according to the plans and in compliance with all codes, standards, and SSI specifications
• Review and respond to submittals and RFIs from subcontractors and EPC partners
• Participate in onsite quality inspections & punch-list generation to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with NEC, operational, and safety standards
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference for technical experience with utility scale BESS in CAISO