Electrical Engineer ( Systems Verification and Testing)
- Posted 25 January 2023
- Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
- LocationHerndon
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure, Energy Storage & DSR
- ReferenceLMLI-6JAN23
- Contact NameLauren Massana
Job description
Responsibilities:
Validate and test Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), that to include establishing test plan, design test setup, define and size equipment needed such as inverters, breakers, fuses, relays surge arrestors, develop control and protection scheme, and calculate Auxiliary load needed.
Design electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and application/logic functional block diagrams in AutoCAD Electrical
Develop cable schedules for AC and DC application, including ampacity calculation, and cable/termination selection
Evaluate product and system designs and configurations for compliance to relevant industry standards
Able to configure and test PLC systems
Develop test plans for component and execute them in lab environment and on onsite ensuring compliance to functional and QA requirements
Participate in field testing and commissioning activities by developing test plans and collaborating with the field engineering team to execute and troubleshoot as needed
Develop testing documentation such as test plan, test schedule, schematic, Bill of Material, test procedure, and test report.
Collaborate in a team environment and/or take charge of opportunities to develop optimal solutions for the product development programs.
Minimum Experience and Educational Requirements:
BS EE degree required; graduate degree preferred
5+ years of electrical engineering experience focusing on designing and testing power systems preferably Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
Ability to design electrical circuits for up to 1000 Volt AC and 1500 Volt DC ensuring compliance to common design standard
Able to review project specification and interconnection requirements, select adequate PCS, and develop/calculate settings and configuration
Experience working in lab environment
Experience with siemens and B&R automation PLC is a plus
Experience designing and configuring Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Working knowledge of industrial control philosophies and communication protocols
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
Problem solving and innovative mindset
Maintain positive working relationships with customers, peers, subordinates, and vendors in a fast-paced environment