Job Title:
Battery Energy Engineer

Company: J.Y. Legner Associates, Inc.

Location: Plant City, FL

Created: 2024-05-04

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

***This position is not open to C2C arrangements. We are seeking candidates who are interested in direct employment with our company. Third-party agencies are kindly requested not to solicit or submit resumes/CVs for this position.**For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.Job descriptionDuties and Responsibilities:Development and implementation of commercial & utility scale battery energy storage facilities, solar facilities, and collector station design/equipment specification review; health, criticality, and risk assessments; inspection, monitoring, and testing strategies; performance; safety; environmental and maintenance requirements.Development and implementation of commercial & utility scale battery energy storage facilities, solar facilities, and collector station reliability plan using empirical data to predict reliability performance.Track, analyze and assist in reporting of reliability metrics for commercial & utility scale battery energy storage facilities, solar facilities, and collector station.Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive data collection and predictive modeling tool for commercial & utility scale battery energy storage facilities, solar facilities, and collector station that assists in the prioritization of expenditures.Assist in the facilitation of system root cause analysis for commercial & utility scale battery energy storage facilities, solar facilities, and collector station. Assist in facilitation and tracking of resulting action plans to maintain appropriate system performance.Maintain measurement of commercial & utility scale battery energy storage facilities, solar facilities, and collector station performance to ensure achievement of organization vision and goals through performance benchmarking.Participate in the development of commercial & utility scale battery energy storage facilities, solar facilities, and collector station O&M, capital and other budgets and manage expenditures accordingly.All other duties as assigned by the Manager, Solar Operations & Engineering.Education:Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.Preferred: Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.Licenses/Certifications:Preferred: Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida (Required at the Senior Consulting Engineer level).Experience:Required: A minimum of 4 years of engineering experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position.Preferred: 8 years of engineering experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Required: Profound understanding of BESS & Solar power generation, transmission, distribution, or substation engineering principles and materials; Working knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance practices, continuous improvement practices, and power generation practices used in electric utilities; Working knowledge of work management systems in power generation; Ability to organize, lead, and resolve technical and process problems; Strong project management, time management, and communication skills.Working Conditions:Must be willing and able to work irregular hours, overtime, and possible holidays.Physical Demands/Requirements:Must be able to work in dusty and hot environments.Must be capable of ascending and descending ladders and stairs.Required to walk, sometimes on uneven surfaces, bend, and drive as needed.Competencies:Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships.Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change.Drives Operational Excellence for Customers.Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment.Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment.$72,000-$90,000- minimum 18 months - Engineer I$82,000- $103,000- minimum 4 years - Engineer II$96,000- $120,000- minimum 8 years - Engineer IIIThis position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy projects, focusing on the reliability and performance of battery energy storage and solar facilities. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about the renewable energy sector, we encourage you to consider this exciting role.