Senior Engineer – Solar & BESS

Reference JOB-19180

Location Lakewood

Job Type Engineer

Postingzipcode

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for a Senior Engineer in Lakewood, CO 80228. This is a Full time, Onsite assignment with our client.

Overview of YOUR role as a Senior Engineer:

The Senior Engineer for Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing solar power and energy storage solutions, ensuring efficient integration and performance. This role includes managing projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The engineer also drives innovation by staying current with industry trends and integrating new technologies into existing systems.

As a Senior Engineer YOU will:

  • Function as the lead design engineer for utility-scale PV Solar projects (20MW and larger)
  • Leads the development of electrical design packages for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects (20MW and larger)
  • Has the ability to serve as QA/QC on medium voltage collection system design projects and mentor junior engineers
  • Has a strong understanding of inverter based technologies commonly applied for these project types.
  • Collection design includes single line diagrams, collection system layouts, communication diagrams, power cable sizing and cable schedules, wiring diagrams, and following applicable fire, electrical and building codes
  • Effectively communicates with all stakeholders
  • Actively participates in project plan meetings

YOU are the ideal Senior Engineer if you have:

  • Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering
  • 6-8 years of utility-scale PV Solar and BESS experience
  • P.E. Required
  • Applicable NEC and IEEE/ANSI standards knowledge
  • Knowledge in Electrical equipment including: MV and LV switchgear, pad mount transformer, panel boards, breakers, protective relays, inverter, UPS Systems, battery systems, DC Combiner boxes, battery chargers, disconnect switches, medium voltage cable and low voltage cable
  • AC/DC cable sizing & cable ampacity studies
  • Short circuit and reactive capability analysis (ETAP or SKM)
  • Arc flash analysis (ETAP or SKM)
  • AC and DC voltage drop calculations

About Our Client
Our client is a one-stop-shop for seamless solutions in the Utility Sector. They pride themselves on their ability to provide the highest standard of quality performance by dedication, expertise, and teamwork in various area of the Utility Sector. 

Who We Are
RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States.  Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized
payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals.

RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information, or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.

Other Related Job Titles: 

  • Senior Solar Engineer
  • Senior Energy Storage Systems Engineer
  • Utility-Scale Solar Design Engineer
  • BESS Design Engineer
  • Lead Electrical Engineer – Solar and BESS
  • Senior Renewable Energy Engineer
  • Senior PV Systems Engineer
  • Senior Electrical Engineer – Energy Storage
  • Senior Power Systems Engineer – Solar & BESS
  • Senior Engineer – Solar Power and Storage

 

 

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