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Staff BESS Electrical Engineer, EPC

Redwood Materials is building a domestic, circular battery supply chain by recovering and repurposing battery materials to produce battery inputs in the U.S. We are seeking a Staff BESS Electrical Engineer to lead electrical engineering for utility-scale and distributed battery energy storage projects across concept, design, permitting, and construction phases.

Skills

  • Design of AC and DC BESS electrical systems
  • Interconnection and regulatory compliance for BESS
  • Power system studies (short circuit, load flow, arc flash)
  • Protection coordination and relay settings
  • Experience with AutoCAD/Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam
  • Power modeling tools: ETAP, SKM, PSSE/PSLF (preferred)
  • Microgrid modeling tools such as HOMER
  • EMT tools such as PSCAD (preferred)
  • Strong technical communication and documentation skills
  • PE licensure (Nevada required or eligible for reciprocity)

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical engineering for utility-scale lithium-ion BESS projects from system sizing and layout through construction and commissioning.
  • Interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs for interconnection studies, submittals, permitting, and compliance.
  • Serve as internal SME for BESS technical challenges and code/regulatory interpretation.
  • Design AC and DC electrical systems including MV transformers, inverters, DC combiners, energy managers, and battery modules.
  • Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring, raceway, grounding plans, and protection strategies.
  • Specify and procure long-lead AC equipment and select protection and metering components.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, fire & life safety, SCADA/telecom, geotechnical) to produce IFC packages and technical specs.
  • Perform power system studies: short circuit, load flow, arc flash, and protective device coordination (AC and DC).
  • Serve as Electrical Engineer of Record for assigned projects and lead QA/QC reviews.
  • Provide construction administration support (RFIs, submittal reviews, change orders, site inspections).
  • Prepare engineering cost estimates and project schedules and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal standards, templates, and best practices.
  • Lead R&D feasibility studies on medium-voltage DC distribution integration and support strategic grid-integration initiatives.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Professional development and training opportunities
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Redwood is building a circular supply chain to power a sustainable world and accelerate the reduction of fossil fuels. To make batteries sustainable and affordable we need to close the loop at the end of life. We’re localizing a global battery su...

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