Electrical Engineer-Junior

3 days ago

Charlotte NC, Mecklenburg County, NC; North Carolina, United States Mindlance Full-time
Client is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the development, engineering, construction, and commissioning of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role serves as a critical technical leader throughout the project lifecycle, providing engineering oversight, project execution support, quality assurance, and coordination across internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical engineering expertise with project execution experience and can confidently engage with EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants, utilities, and internal stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to shape the delivery of strategic energy projects while ensuring technical excellence, compliance, constructability, and operational readiness. Engineering Leadership & Technical Oversight Provide technical leadership for utility-scale BESS and energy infrastructure projects from development through commissioning and handoff to operations. Review and oversee engineering design packages, technical specifications, calculations, equipment selections, and construction deliverables. Challenge and provide oversight to the Engineer of Record (EOR), ensuring design assumptions, methodologies, and project decisions align with client's standards and project objectives. Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering designs and project documentation. Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, codes, utility requirements, and project specifications. Project Development & Execution Support project development, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities. Coordinate activities between engineering, construction, regulatory, operations, EPC contractors, and equipment manufacturers. Review RFIs, technical submittals, change requests, drawing packages, and construction documentation. Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies before field execution impacts schedule or cost. Lead technical discussions with EPCs, OEMs, consultants, utilities, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Resolve engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning challenges. Communicate project risks, technical recommendations, and key decisions to management and project teams. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required. 7 years of overall engineering, project engineering, or project management experience. ~ Minimum 3 years supporting utility-scale energy projects, including: ~ Experience supporting projects through construction and commissioning phases strongly preferred. Electrical infrastructure (MV/HV systems) Inverters and power conversion equipment Power quality and harmonics Utility-scale BESS project experience. Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously. Experience working directly with utilities, EPCs, and major equipment suppliers. Background in project management within energy infrastructure environments. Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.