ESS Engineer

ESS Engineer

We currently seek a high caliber ESS Engineer for a long-term basis within our client’s team of experienced professionals. Based in Orange County, CA

Summary of position:

The ESS Engineer will be the primary pre- and post-sale technical support resource for the controls integration on all energy storage projects, with design, discovery, and technical analysis responsibility from origination through commissioning. This position reports to the Director of Engineering and Project Management or another senior management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. Travel expected up to 50% of the time.

Requirements / Must haves:

• Have 3-5 years of experience in SCADA, building automation, or controls system design

• Have strong knowledge of electrical standards (UL/IEEE) and National Electrical Code and California
• Minimum of 6 years of proven experience in utility scale renewable energy projects
• Minimum of 3 years of solar industry experience preferred
• Building Code, plus S. utility interconnection standards.
  • Have demonstrated the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Have demonstrated proficiency with
  • Possess a bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering;

Professional Engineering licensure is a plus

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word and Outlook

Job Duties:

• Establish and maintain the electrical engineering and design criteria used on all applicable engineering standards and specifications

• Support Operations, Construction and Project Managers to ensure timely and cost-effective resolution to electrical engineering issues at all stages of the project from design through construction COD
  • Responsible for the review, approval, and technical oversight of all engineering and design of solar PV and storage projects including substations, transmission interconnection systems, SCADA, system protection and controls and ensure conformance to all PPA’s and IA’s
  • Work with electrical engineering, consultants when needed to ensure consistent criteria, cost effective designs and timely delivery
• Responsible for designing all engineering and technical aspects of electrical storage systems
• Perform advanced solar energy analysis including research, measurement, prediction and calculations required for the layout and energy production estimates
• Manage the activities associated with long lead electrical equipment required on projects, including preparation of engineering specifications to procure main transformers, solar panels, batteries, trackers, rectifiers, cabling, switchgear, SCADA and other substation equipment, as well as technical bid evaluation as needed
  • Work closely with Development, Engineering, Construction and Consultants to optimize layouts and EPE’s
• Provide accurate solar energy analyses and estimates to ensure site suitability and cost-effective power performance
  • Support the regulatory and permitting process of projects in areas of electrical engineering
  • Incorporate site layout/design, data and loss assumptions into energy production models and perform energy simulation
  • Ensure all deliverables meet the overall requirements established for specific projects.
  • Support technical elements of RFIs/RFPs
  • Define controls requirements on a project basis and evaluate proposals for controls system solutions from hardware and software vendor partners
  • Define project commissioning requirements and support the development and execution of commissioning plans to ensure project controls solutions satisfy the required applications

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Location of Position: Orange County, CA

Location Type: Office

To apply for this opportunity, please contact Ora Chak; email: Ora.Chak@trsstaffing.com 

TRS Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce.  Employment decisions are based on job related criteria and not on the basis of any unlawful criteria.  We ensure equal access to employment opportunities, services, and programs. 

Must have legal right to work in the United States. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.