Hiring: Electrical Engineer (PE) - Battery Energy Storage Systems BESS Company: HDR Location: Minneapolis, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:28:35 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Phoenix, Quality Assurance, SCADA About the job Experience: •3 years of experience in design of BESS, distributed generation, renewables, electrical distribution, or power system controls. •Minimum 3 years of experience in design of BESS, distributed generation, renewables, electrical distribution, or power system controls. Required Skills: •Support grid scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects developing conceptual layouts and one-line diagrams and supporting the detailed design through the completion of Issue For Construction design packages. •Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation. •Support microgrid and distributed energy resources projects by developing detailed electrical engineering designs. •Develop and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones for BESS projects. •Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing use-cases for battery energy storage systems in both centralized and distributed locations. •Develop written technical reports that effectively convey battery energy storage concepts, use-cases, and feasibility study results to various types of audiences. •Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (FLS), high-voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for BESS projects. •Participate in design reviews with various stakeholders including governing and permitting agencies. Qualifications: •Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards. •Understanding of BESS technologies as well as integration of these systems into traditional power generation and renewables generation facilities. •Technical knowledge to analyze and interpret technical data and documents related to battery energy storage systems. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a broad range of audiences. •Demonstrated capacity to effectively support multiple complex and time sensitive projects. •Demonstrated capacity to multi-task by prioritizing, organizing, and scheduling work. •Identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently. •Demonstrated capacity to interact with clients as well as design and construction teams in a positive and proactive manner. •Demonstrated capacity to adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment. •Demonstrated capacity to interface with diverse personalities. Compensation: •$82,260 - $121,800 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!