DER/ BESS Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Principal)
Core
Provides technical support and leadership for the planning, design, integration, and deployment of distributed energy resources (DER), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and microgrids across the distribution system.
Role type
Staff/Senior/Principal Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Engineer
Builds
DER, energy storage, microgrid, and grid modernization projects
Domain
Utility energy distribution and grid modernization
Required skills
Power systems engineering, DER interconnection studies, distribution planning, BESS integration, SCADA/controls integration, project coordination, regulatory compliance, technical documentation, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
PE license, DERMS/ADMS/EMS knowledge, IEEE 1547 standards, utility interconnection practices, project leadership
Technologies
SCADA, DERMS, ADMS, EMS, IEEE 1547
Responsibilities
Perform DER interconnection studies and power system analyses; support distribution planning and grid modernization; lead technical implementation of BESS and microgrid projects; support integration with SCADA and controls; coordinate projects with internal teams and external stakeholders; provide technical expertise for regulatory initiatives; mentor less experienced engineers.
Seniority
Staff/Senior/Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
