Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Job Listing ID: 4280341 Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Application Deadline: 08/25/2025Job Location: Portland

Date Posted: 05/28/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40

Shift: Day Shift

Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months

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Primary Responsibilities

In the role of the Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems we'll count on you to:

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.

Support development of and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for...

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USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.

CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

At HDR, health and safety matters.

For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.

If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.

Job Classification: Electrical Engineers

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Licenses/Certifications

Required: Engineers, Registered Professional

Compensation

Salary: Depending on Experience

Job Requirements

Experience Required: At least 10 years

Education Required: BachelorsMinimum Age: N/A

Gender: N/A