Nexamp
Lead Energy Storage Engineer
Boston, MA · Principal
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 32 days ago
ProcurementThermal AnalysisMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringPublic Speaking
About the role
- Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow?
- Be on the team that's changing the world.
- This is a hybrid role based in either our Boston, MA or Chicago, IL hub offices and reports to the Associate Principal Engineer.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical evaluations, system design reviews, and engineering due diligence for utility-scale and distributed battery energy storage projects throughout development, procurement, construction, and operational phases.
- Lead the technical assessment of vendor qualification and approved vendor list decisions, including evaluation of cell chemistry, BMS, PCS, thermal management, and integration architecture, and support equipment procurement through product specification reviews, performance guarantee evaluations, factory audits, manufacturing walkthroughs, and monitoring of emerging storage technologies to inform strategic roadmap.
- Review and validate battery energy storage system architecture, electrical integration, thermal management systems, fire suppression strategies, and safety documentation provided by OEMs, integrators, EPCs, and consultants.
- Support cross-functional teams through technical presentations, engineering recommendations, root cause analysis, and development of internal engineering standards, best practices, and engineering process documents related to energy storage technologies and deployment.
- Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets?
Requirements
- This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself.
Nice to have
- 7+ years of related experience, with a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in battery energy storage systems.
- Demonstrated experience with utility-scale or DG energy storage system design, engineering review, technical due diligence, safety analysis, and code compliance.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
- Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Experience working at an Independent Power Producer (IPP), energy storage OEM/integrator, engineering consulting firm, or EPC organization preferred.
- Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery technologies, system integration, thermal runaway mitigation, and energy storage operational considerations.
- Experience supporting Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) engagement, fire marshal coordination, and permitting for energy storage projects preferred.
Company info
- Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
- Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement?
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