Senior BESS Design Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client in Carson City, NV that is looking for a highly motivated BESS Design Manager to join their Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) team.

Summary:
The Senior BESS Design Manager will be asked to own and drive the full design and engineering efforts for construction and infrastructure development from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, construction, manufacturing, and/or project management. This role requires a highly organized mindset, a passion for driving multi-disciplinary projects, and an unparalleled ability to pull people together to make things happen. Our capital improvement programs are always aggressive. This requires you to be extremely detail oriented, question requirements, identify real barriers and drive the cross-functional teams to execute quickly at high quality

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead greenfield and brownfield Infrastructure and Equipment Install projects through conceptualization, feasibility, funding, design (30%/60%/90%/IFC), change management, and engineering services during construction; Focused on Redwood Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Point of contact for internal stakeholders and external parties to ensure consistent communication throughout the deployment
• Manage permitting and construction documents thru transmittal to permitting, construction, and other parties
• Own design funding and schedule for all assigned projects
• Coordinate key project schedule requirements with our Procurement and Construction partners for the overall schedule success of the project
• Identify project resource requirements and highlight gaps/constraints; Influence various teams outside of direct reporting structure
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the various cross-functional teams to ensure overall program alignment
• Understand lean construction principles and fully integrated design using Building Information Modeling (BIM)

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering; Alternatively, demonstrate exceptional ability in the electrical engineering field through equivalent experience
• PE or RA License preferred
• At least 5 years of experience desired
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary scopes within A/E or Design Engineering firms
• Deep understanding of grid-scale energy storage technologies and balance-of-plant equipment (e.g. inverters, transformers, switchgear, HVAC, fire suppression)
• Strong working knowledge of electrical system design, interconnection requirements, and utility-scale project execution
• Knowledge of battery systems, electrical protection, power conversion, medium and high voltage systems, communication systems and control systems
• Familiarity with relevant standards and codes (UL 9540/1973/1741, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, IEC)
• Ability to prioritize and execute many tasks in parallel; An excellent attention to detail and quality decision making
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of local codes and regulations; Experience with commercial or industrial electrical installations and with electricity distribution systems
• Project management and/or EPC experience

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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