Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.
- We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches and has a 100% track record for successful delivery.
- We have the largest utility scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy®, our nationally recognized holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management. Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.
- Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.
By joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only “make solar do more”, but to make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality.
Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Job Description
Position: Senior Energy Storage Engineer
Location: Remote or Nashville, TN (strongly preferred)
Overview: As a Senior Energy Storage Engineer, you will lead utility-scale solar energy storage projects at Silicon Ranch. You will contribute your unique expertise and industry experience in support of technically and economically advanced project designs and proposals. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, cost-efficient designs in support of our energy storage systems. The position will interface with Procurement, Project Development, Business Development, Project Engineering, finance, Substation Engineering, and Interconnection management teams to provide design and technical support for energy storage systems.
Main Responsibilities:
- Subject Matter Expert (SME), for energy storage Systems.
- Self-perform and/or oversee consultants in development of detailed layout designs, energy modeling, constructability and due diligence support for SRC’s development of energy storage systems. Evaluate project constraints, Energy storage technology, Battery Management systems, energy management systems and plant controller systems.
- Assist in the development of Energy Storage Systems sizing and configurations for SRC Pipeline
- Assist business development and project finance with cost estimating and PPA pricing recommendations based off BESS technology selection and proposals.
- Assist Project management with commissioning and operational support for BESS.
- Responsible for supporting project development, Project Engineering, Substation Engineering with preliminary design efforts and interconnection points.
- Assist with Development of layout optimization tools which include estimating values based on O&M, Engineering, and construction feedback loops.
- Participate in major Energy Storage equipment selection, technical vetting, and contracting.
- Support project engineering and substation teams with technical review of designs and construction interface points.
- Conduct site visits to support site evaluations, suitability and due diligence permitting efforts.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of codes standards and industry expectations for Energy storage projects.
- Assist in the management of relationships with various equipment vendors, contractors, and third-party engineering firms.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task while managing multiple projects and engineering team initiatives.
- Conduct site visits during construction and assisting commissioning of BESS
Reporting: EVP, Innovation Development
Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required; Additional educational qualifications such as master’s degree, a PE or PMP desired.
Experience:
- 10+ years of energy storage experience required. Solar Power Plant, substation, and utility experience is a plus.
- Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Utility scale battery energy storage system design and installation experience required.
- Experience with commissioning, operations, and testing of bidirectional inverter control systems strongly preferred.
- Experience in commissioning, operations, and testing of Li-ion and other battery chemistry strongly preferred.
- Experience in HMI, EMS, and SCADA systems is a plus.
- Experience working for an OEM Battery suppliers a plus
- History of successful navigation and assisting with environmental permitting process around BESS siting is a plus.
