Senior Electrical Engineer

The Senior Electrical Engineer reports to the Engineering department leader and joins our Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) engineering team, responsible for the design, analysis, validation, and deployment of advanced energy storage systems with a strong focus on electrical power systems, control systems, safety compliance, and manufacturing execution.

You will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to deliver safe, reliable, and scalable energy storage solutions. Work is primarily based in the Waterbury, Vermont office, with travel to production facilities and customer sites as needed. NOMAD offers a competitive salary with performance-based incentives, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) with company match, and professional development opportunities.

The following skills, experience, and credentials are what we think are necessary to succeed in this position. If you possess many but not all of these, you are encouraged to apply anyway because you may possess additional skills and experience that could provide value to NOMAD and our customers in ways we have not imagined.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and development of electrical architectures for utility-scale and commercial Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Design AC and DC power distribution systems, including high-voltage battery systems, switchgear, protection devices, transformers, and auxiliary power systems.
• Develop conceptual layouts and single-line diagrams for customer-specific applications in accordance with project technical requirements.
• Develop detailed electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and system interconnection drawings.
• Design equipment power systems and ensure compliance with all applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Design and specify control system hardware architectures for energy storage applications, and develop network communication architectures utilizing industrial Ethernet and Modbus protocols.
• Coordinate integration of Process Control Systems (PLC-based or embedded control), HMIs, SCADA systems, and battery management systems (BMS).
• Perform electrical studies including bolted fault current calculations, short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination studies, and load flow analysis.
• Conduct NFPA 70E Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support system commissioning, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and certifications, including NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, UL 9540, and UL 508A, and support product certification efforts and interactions with testing laboratories, inspectors, and AHJs.
• Partner closely with manufacturing teams to transition designs from prototype to production, leading manufacturing planning activities, production readiness reviews, and design-for-manufacturability initiatives.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, manufacturing work instructions, test procedures, and quality documentation.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and field commissioning activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams, and coordinate with electrical and controls contractors supporting design work.
• Participate in technology roadmap development and continuous improvement initiatives, and evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices related to energy storage systems.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Expert knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E, NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery), UL 9540 (Energy Storage Systems and Equipment), and UL 508A (Industrial Control Panels).
• Strong experience with control system hardware design, network system design, and equipment power system design.
• Proficiency in bolted fault current calculations and NFPA 70E Arc Flash Hazard Analysis.
• Ability to interpret and create electrical schematics, panel drawings, and power system documentation.
• Experience with electrical analysis software and CAD design tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, reliability, and quality principles.
• Leadership experience guiding engineering teams and collaborating across departments.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in industrial power systems, energy storage, renewable energy, power conversion, or related industries.
• Experience designing and deploying high-voltage battery energy storage systems.
• Safety-minded professional with strong familiarity with OSHA regulations and/or utility industry safety culture, including adherence to safety protocols, hazard identification, and best practices for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Extensive experience supporting manufacturing planning, production launch, and execution processes.
• Experience hiring and managing third-party support staff as needed.
• Preferred: experience with utility-scale or grid-connected energy storage systems.
• Preferred: knowledge of battery management systems (BMS), power conversion systems (PCS), and SCADA integration.
• Preferred: experience with IEC, IEEE, and NEMA standards.
• Preferred: familiarity with renewable energy systems including solar and microgrid applications.
• Preferred: experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through commissioning.
• Preferred: familiarity with EPLAN design software and a general understanding of battery chemistry.

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges, with or without corrective lenses or an assisted hearing device.
• Good manual dexterity is preferred for occasional wiring, assembly, and device installation.
• Some lifting is expected; occasional exertion of up to 25 lbs. of force may be required.
• Secondary job requirements include travel with fieldwork which can consist of hiking, construction work, moving heavy objects, and wearing PPE for specific tasks.