BESS Applications Engineer

BESS Applications Engineer (C&I)

Join us at Torus, a pioneering, sustainable energy solutions company based in Utah, dedicated to revolutionizing renewable energy storage and management. Our mission is to empower communities to become their own sustainable energy providers. We tackle critical challenges facing the American energy landscape with our advanced Torus Spin Flywheel technology that charges and discharges electricity 16 times faster than traditional batteries, ensuring rapid response to grid demands and enhancing energy efficiency. Our advanced manufacturing, research, and development facilities in South Salt Lake and Springville, Utah drive continuous innovation and our commitment to American manufacturing ensures quality and reliability.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced electrical engineer to design commercial and industrial battery storage systems. As a BESS Applications Engineer (C&I), you'll visit customer sites, assess their electrical infrastructure, and create preliminary system designs that are ready for permitting and installation. This role focuses on medium?voltage applications and requires translating complex technical solutions into clear value propositions for business customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive site assessments specializing in commercial, industrial and utility customers to gather essential data for project planning.
• Develop preliminary system designs to facilitate early?stage project discussions.
• Act as the primary point of contact with our customers during the design and installation process, maintaining regular communication to keep them informed.
• Translate complex technical systems and industrial?grade processes into clear, accessible concepts and language for non?technical decision makers in business and industrial settings.
• Analyze energy usage and operational performance data to inform design decisions and optimize system performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless transition from design to implementation.
• Validate that systems are installed according to plan and meet customer expectations, which may involve travel to customer locations.
• This is a hybrid position with approximately 75% of work performed from your home office and 25% travel for site visits and project evaluations. Travel is primarily day trips within Utah, with occasional overnight stays in?state or out?of?state as projects require.
  

Required Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy, or equivalent experience such as Journeyman Lineman or Electrician.
• 35+ years of experience conducting system design and site evaluations for commercial, industrial, and renewable energy projects, focusing on optimizing performance, cost?efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with medium voltage electrical systems and power distribution (~412.5 kV).
• Strong familiarity with applicable codes and standards governing renewable energy systems and storage installations, including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other relevant local and national regulations.
• Solid understanding of renewable energy technologies, including battery storage solutions, grid?tied systems, and emerging trends shaping the commercial and industrial energy landscape.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly developed problem?solving skills and strong attention to detail, ensuring quality and consistency throughout all project phases.
• Valid drivers license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate a company vehicle.
  

Preferred Experience

• High voltage experience, utility interconnection projects or utility?scale energy installations.
• Experience with design rendering using Aurora (preferred) or similar tools like Solo.
• NABCEP Board Certification.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending and kneeling may be required.
• Capable of safely climbing a ladder to gain access to attics and roofs.
• Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, colour?coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings.
• Ability to don personal protective equipment including respiratory protection with proper seal, coveralls, ear protection, gloves, eye protection and safety helmet.
• Ability to communicate information so others can understand; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English required.
  

Our Perks & Benefits

• Employee Rewards Package including equity.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Health benefits package: choice between traditional PPO or HSA?eligible medical plans; dental insurance; and vision insurance.
• Human?centred paid time off (based on employment status) including unlimited discretionary PTO or 10 days accrued PTO; 10?days paid company holidays; waiting?period?free 100% paid parental leave.
• Torus paid life insurance with option to purchase additional coverage.
• Voluntary short? and long?term disability insurance.
• Peer recognition program.
  

Additional Details

Background check: All candidates are subject to a background check.

Location + travel: The role is on?location based with some remote work. You will conduct your work both at installation locations throughout Utah, the United States and remotely from your home office. You may be asked to travel to installation locations and may be exposed to unpredictable weather conditions. May require occasional onsite work in our South Salt Lake headquarters warehouse (air?conditioned) and/or in our Springville R&D warehouse (air?conditioned and non?air?conditioned).

Schedule: Full?time, salaried.

Compensation: $100,000 120,000 (note: flexibility to hire at different levels, which may impact the corresponding pay range).

Work authorization: Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship.

Torus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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