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(Utility) ESS Electrical Engineer

Geli provides software and business solutions to design, automate, and manage energy storage systems.

Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.

The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.

The ESS Electrical Engineer has responsibility for the overall electrical system design for the energy storage systems solutions. In this role, they support the development, design, and deployment of energy storage facilities, both standalone and collocated with solar generation. They are knowledgeable in all areas of electrical power engineering such as load flow analysis, protection and control, harmonics, unbalanced systems, grounding, arc flash, and equipment sizing.

This position reports to the Director of ESS Engineering or another senior management personnel that the Vice President/President of the Company may designate. This position is located in Irvine, California, or remotely, and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm (one hour unpaid lunch included in these times). This position may be expected to travel up to 40% of the time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle: Concepts, Requirements, Design, Prototype, Testing, Release, and Support for our energy storage systems.
Provide internal subject matter expertise on electrical engineering issues, particularly for energy storage technology and performance for utility scale energy storage projects
Assist the effort in certifying the products for the various compliance tests related to power generation.
Perform electrical power studies to specify AC and DC conductors, OCPD, thermal load calculations, voltage drop and loss calculations, fault current calculations, grounding specifications, and other studies as required
Support and resolve engineering problems found during production and field use.
Manage technical aspects of external engineering consultants and manufacturing partners
Assist in the development and review of energy production models, schedules, cost estimation, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, standards, and quotes from suppliers
Develop and maintain standards and specifications for electrical equipment and the electrical design process
Create site layouts and single line diagrams for potential projects
Establish and maintain the engineering, design criteria and applicable standards and specifications for BESS projects
Provide recommendations for continuous improvements in project designs, plans, processes and product development
Addressing contractor RFIs during the construction period,
Providing startup and commissioning support.
Provide technical insight in collaborative process with System Integration managers to determine allowable product configurations and future product/technology
Develop new tools, implement processes, provide feedback, and work with other teams to ensure continuous improvement of technology and engineering
Collaborate with team members when necessary to ensure effective communication and results
Maintain well organized documents to the company’s standard
Collaborate and assist in implementing new software as required
Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 3 years of professional experience with prior experience in ESS product development preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Excellent time management and organization skills
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook with advanced MS Office skills
Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize, and multi-task in a dynamic environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and promote recommendations
Strong ability to work and collaborate in virtual workplace
Strong collaboration skills and capacity to influence diplomatically within a team environment
Self-motivated and work with minimal guidance
Experience obtaining ISO certification preferred
Strong in Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Previous experience managing projects from initial design to production preferred

The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day

· Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

· Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds

· Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

· Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

· Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors

· Travel: review above travel requirement for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Regular professional, office business setting

· Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)

· Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

Hanwha Q Cells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.

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