Senior Electrical Engineer - Project Design

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Location:
Portland, Oregon. 

We would also consider this position as a remote worker located in Austin, Texas. 

Reporting to:

General Manager Engineering, Project Design. 

The role:

We're currently on working on several large scale BESS Projects, with more to come across multiple regions - both locally and globally. As a team we are growing and contributing towards streamlining internal processes, ensuring design is as smooth as possible. In this role, you'll be assisting in the development team in the engineering aspects during the early phases of our projects - you'll support the Project Delivery team during the tendering of projects, by providing Project Technical specifications and general tendering support. As a Senior Electrical Engineer you'll undertake Design Reviews of contractor drawings and reports, and will also attend and participate in Safety in Design (SiD) workshops.

As we continue to expand into the US Market, with two live projects in Texas (400MW / 800MWh and 300MW / 600MWh facilities), we are looking to engage with a Senior Electrical Engineer based in either Portland, Oregon or Austin, Texas to assist in delivering these projects. In addition, you'll develop and modify existing process' and specifications designed for the Australian market to suit the US market as required, whilst managing external stakeholders such as Engineering Design Consultants, Installation Contractors, and Utility Providers (e.g. ERCOT).

Key responsibilities will include:

• Engineering support during Development. e.g. Project feasibility gate reviews. 
   
• Assist in the sizing of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
   
• Create BESS layouts.
   
• Create BESS single line diagrams.
   
• Specifications for Balance of Plant (BoP) Contractor, Equipment Technical Specifications.
   
• Design drawing reviews.
   
• Engineering support during Delivery
   
• Help with engineering during the operational period of the facility.
• Work with the local Utility (e.g. ERCOT) and stakeholders to enable the Facility to get the Grid Connection.  

What you'll bring:

• Substation design experience.
• Scope/Technical writing experience.
• Design Management experience.
• Exposed to commercial negotiations.
• Mentoring experience

AutoCAD experience, knowledge of the ERCOT Grid Connection Process and BESS design experience will be highly regarded. 

Please be aware you must be a US citizen, hold permanent residency status or have existing US working rights to apply for this role.