Systems Engineer II- Renewable Energy Solutions

POSITION SUMMARY

Have you ever designed something that is designed to perform for generations and has a physical address? Have you ever been the lead on a project worth $10 million or more? Have you married infrastructure that is decades old with something brand new? This is what MEPPI’s Substation Division engineers are doing. Become and connect with leaders of design and construction for the power industry and seamlessly integrate yesterday with tomorrow. We contribute to the ever-expanding possibilities of renewables and large transmission substation projects. We develop the designs, processes, and techniques that keep our customers returning for more. Would you like your friends & family to be able go and see what YOU contributed to our next infrastructure project?

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to perform and support system design, equipment design and rating, and system configuration for renewable energy solutions products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform design studies and engineering activities that define the scope and installation of renewable energy solutions for customer projects. Direct and review technical studies performed by other departments and outside services.
• Perform equipment design and rating calculations for renewable energy solutions, including development of one-line diagrams, system capacity and performance calculations. Review customer specifications and guide customer with identification and selection of appropriate renewable energy solutions.
• Plan and define site commissioning tests, assist with startup activities, and provide product support at project sites as needed.
• Instruct sales, engineering and projects staff in proper design and equipment application.
• Develop equipment and system design specifications using customer input to ensure the designs meet all performance and customer requirements while incorporating high MEPPI content.
• Coordinate and communicate local design with supplier engineers. Coordinate implementation of equipment factory test and site work with supplier field engineers to assure successful startup.
• Guide field engineers and service personnel with start-up, troubleshooting and repair.
• Monitor factory and field test plans to ensure adequate techniques and uniform, cost effective practices. Review and interpret factory test results.
• Establish and maintain SSD design standards solving mechanical, electrical and structural challenges.
• Assist sales engineers to prepare and submit technical and commercial budgetary and firm proposals for products/services in response to customer’s interest, need and RFQs. Propose and evaluate cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with project management to define development schedules and project construction requirements.
• Interface with internal and external resources to ensure optimal integration of the Battery and subsystems into the overall product packaging. This includes meeting with other MEPPI divisions to create solutions incorporating battery technologies.
• Further the goals and positive professional image of the Division by executing all job functions using qualified and high-performance products and services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical Engineering with 3-5 years of experience in energy storage batteries and related equipment, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of energy storage technology and emerging uses.
• Advanced knowledge of electric utility substation product lines.
• Advanced interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with ability to maintain relationships with diverse customer and supplier groups.
• Experience with programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software and hardware to monitor and control energy system equipment.
• Knowledge of network and communication protocols, logic and control platforms, and system programming.
• Ability to work in a team environment and on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read, understand and create technical drawings and related materials.
• Advanced computer skills, emphasizing knowledge of MS Office products.