Energy Storage Technical Specialist

4 weeks ago

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States East Point Energy Full time
About East Point Energy:

East Point Energy is a leading development firm focused on the origination, construction, and operation of energy storage projects. Our team is dedicated to transforming the grid into a renewable, resilient, and affordable system for generations to come.

We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Equinor, a broad international energy company committed to long-term value creation in a low-carbon future. Our nimble team is comprised of hard-working, strategic problem solvers who are passionate about sustainability. We are technology and contractor agnostic, allowing us to find the best solution for each project.

The firm's executive team founded East Point in 2018, bringing decades of combined energy development experience and over 1.8 gigawatts of solar, wind, and energy storage projects currently in operation across the United States. Success for East Point is measured by delivering affordable energy storage solutions that benefit the grid, communities, and our environment.

We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We also know that sometimes the best candidates do not check every box. If you are interested in learning more, we would love to hear from you.

Job Summary:

The Energy Storage Technical Specialist will provide battery energy storage system (BESS) engineering leadership, deploying a deep understanding of energy storage products and system optimization to identify opportunities to create more value for projects. Working together with teams representing a full project lifecycle from development to construction to operations, this role will define the solution sets that enable East Point to execute on our energy storage pipeline effectively.

This position will report directly to the Director of Development Engineering. The Technical Specialist will work closely with members of the development engineering, project development, business development, EPC and asset management teams to support the development and growth of East Point's energy storage portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and maintain energy storage equipment standards and specifications to be used by the project development and project engineering teams
Collaborate with the Procurement team and vendors to maintain accurate and competitive CAPEX and OPEX assumptions
Maintain relationships and keep up to date with key ESS and inverter equipment manufacturers alongside the Procurement Manager
Lead evaluations of current and future product models from various OEMs as well as new energy storage technologies
Perform value engineering for projects at all stages from development to engineering & construction, and ultimately to asset management
Collaborate with engineering and business development teams to create customized degradation and augmentation outlooks for projects
Manage and solve key challenges that arise during a project lifecycle and create a central location to store lessons learned
Learn from project stakeholders in the office and in the field, and manage feedback loops to continuously improve the company's product standards and designs
Train new engineers and other project stakeholders on our energy storage systems and designs
Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and tools to empower project stakeholders and enable them to work effectively and efficiently
Collaborate with a cross-functional team on developing, implementing, and communicating ESS fire safety protocols, risk assessment, and emergency response planning

Requirements:

Demonstrated understanding of the market for distribution and utility-scale energy storage engineering
Experience and familiarity with current market of energy storage technologies, particularly LFP
Working knowledge of NFPA standards, electrical standards (UL/IEEE) and National Electrical Code, U.S. utility interconnection standards
Knowledge of predictive modelling tools, specifically involving degradation a plus
Proficiency with AutoCAD a plus
Public speaking skills and experience presenting projects at public hearings are a plus
Ability to review and interpret construction drawings for technical requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Passion for renewable energy development and the environment
Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset
Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value
Team player and leader, proactive attitude
Organized, attention to detail
Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action
Integrity and accountability

Education & Experience:

3+ years of experience with energy storage project development, design, or construction with a focus on energy storage technical/products support
2+ years of utility scale (50+ MW) renewable / storage industry experience preferred
Applicants with a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or other relevant engineering are preferred

Travel & Time Commitment:

Approximately 30% of time will be on the road; will vary based on status of projects
This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Standard office hours are from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ET. The demands of projects may require work outside of these times.

Benefits:

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life Insurance
401(k) & Employer Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holidays
Education, Parking, and Gym Membership Stipends

Location:

East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA preferred. We are open to hybrid or remote work candidates who are willing to travel often to the East Point Energy offices.

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