Energy Storage Engineering Lead, EDP

EDP

Location:
United States, Houston

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Battery Energy Storage, Lead Engineer is responsible for supporting energy storage project development, contracting, and construction phases for EDPR utility-scale renewable (PV/wind) + storage and stand-alone storage projects. The person in this role will support the technical analysis of projects during the prospecting and due diligence phases of the development cycle and will be responsible for the engineering design of the storage plants, including pre-design, basic design, tendering documentation and detailed design to guarantee the cost optimization, compliance with deadlines and quality requirements of the projected assets.

Job Responsibility:

Determine optimal energy storage system sizing based on technology, costs, application, contract structure, and other applicable constraints
Conceptually design utility-scale energy storage systems and renewable assets + storage that maximized value for the lifetime cost of the system
Perform energy storage degradation and augmentation modeling for multiple technologies
Coordinate and validate with other Technology Units the execution of specific key system studies for the integration of the BESS in the whole project
Coordinate the preparation of technical projects of the Balance of System (BOS) of BESS
Review and evaluation of the EPC bidder's proposals pertaining to energy storage during the course of EPC selection
Support the Purchasing Department along the negotiation of the technical terms and exhibits of the BESS projects Contracts
Support the Standardization Department in the preparation of the technical specifications relating to energy storage systems
Draft preliminary SLD and Layouts
Support value-engineering approach when designing energy storage systems
Assist other Technology Units with technical vendor reviews and qualifications
Make an optimum transfer of projects under Engineering responsibility to the Construction unit
Review the Detailed Design performed by the EPC contractor during the Construction phase
Support project team throughout development, execution, Factory Acceptance Test of the Capital Equipment, commissioning, and final testing
Coordinate and manage the interface between IEs, OEMs, EPCs, and other key stakeholders
Collaborate closely with various departments including Development, Origination, Procurement, Finance, Energy Assessment, Investment Transactions Engineering, Engineering, and Construction
Provide the energy storage plant CapEx estimation and detailed inputs to CapEx Estimation, OpEx, Energy Assessment, and IM&A models
Coordinate and ensure the development and application of technical standardization
Communicate information continuously and effectively to cross-functional teams

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Math, Physics, Chemistry, or similar from an accredited educational institution
7+ years of technical/engineering experience in the energy industry
Experience with design optimizations, value engineering, cost-benefit analysis, or similar
Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products
Familiarity with communication protocols
Knowledge of battery energy storage and solar PV technology
Basic knowledge of energy storage value proposition in the wholesale energy markets and to Off-takers
Experience in energy storage designs required (specifically battery-based)
Knowledge of IEC 62933, NFPA 855, UL 9540, and other relevant standards
Auto-Cad experience
Existing familiarity with energy storage equipment vendors for the implementation of BESS projects
Strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills
Ability to quickly come up to speed on all technical and commercial subjects related to renewable energy projects
Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to renewable energy including civil and electrical engineering designs and detailed drawings, construction-related processes, environmental, and cultural studies
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Ability to work productively with limited supervision
Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task
Strong interest in environmental issues and renewable energy
Business acumen and demonstrated project management skills
Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed
Availability to travel internationally

What we offer:

Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 10, 2025

Expiration:
October 20, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Energy Storage Engineering Lead

EDP

Location:United States, Houston

Category:Energy

Contract Type:Not provided