Staff Electrical Engineer

Kforce has a client in Carson City, NV that is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer. Duties:

• Lead electrical engineering efforts for utility scale lithium-ion BESS projects from concept (system sizing, layout) through construction
• Interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs to support interconnection studies/submittals, permitting, and compliance for new renewable and BESS projects
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert (SME) for technical challenges related to BESS
• Design AC and DC electrical systems for BESS using medium voltage transformers, inverters, DC combiners, energy managers, and battery modules. Specify and procure long-lead AC equipment
• Develop schematic diagrams, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, raceway plans, grounding plans, and protection strategies for AC and DC systems
• Specify and evaluate components such as circuit breakers, contactors, fuses, disconnects, emergency power off (EPO), and metering devices
• Coordinate with civil, structural, fire & life safety, SCADA/telecom, geotechnical, and DC system design teams to produce complete IFC packages and technical specifications
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards such as NEC 705, NEC 706, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, NFPA 855, and local amendments; Lead code reviews and provide summary to internal teams
• Integration of BESS with grid infrastructure and other renewable and traditional energy sources
• Perform power system studies for short circuit, load flow, arc flash, and protective device coordination for AC and DC systems
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of BESS technologies, codes, and industry trends
• Lead R&D efforts to perform feasibility analysis of using medium voltage DC distribution system for integrating BESS with other sources
• Provide CA support for RFIs, submittal reviews, change orders, and site inspections
• Prepare engineering cost estimates and project schedules in collaboration with project controls at various design milestones
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity.; Must get their PE in Nevada and South Carolina within 2 months of start date
• 5+ years of experience in solar, energy storage, or microgrid sectors, with at least 3 years focused on BESS design and deployment
• Proven expertise in interconnection and regulatory compliance for BESS systems
• SME in knowledge of NEC 705, NEC 706, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, and NFPA 855
• Strong understanding of energy storage use-cases including peak shaving, load shifting, demand response, and frequency response
• Highly motivated, proactive, and detail oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and visual formats

• Microgrid and hybrid power systems modeling tools using HOMER or similar
• Power system modeling using ETAP, SKM, or similar
• AutoCAD/Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office

• Transmission-level load flow and stability using PSSE and PSLF
• Electromagnetic Transient Simulations using PSCAD, EMTC or similar
• SEL Relay Settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent
• Design of HVDC systems and converter station