Energy Storage Technical Specialist

About Us:

East Point Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates grid-scale energy storage projects. As an Equinor company and independent power producer, our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country to build a clean, resilient, and affordable electric grid for the future. 

East Point hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If this position interests you, but you don’t meet every qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply — your unique experiences and perspectives may be just what we’re looking for.

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Title: Energy Storage Technical Specialist

The Energy Storage Technical Specialist will provide battery energy storage system (BESS) engineering leadership, deploying a deep understanding of energy storage products and system optimization to identify opportunities to create more value for projects. Working together with teams representing a full project lifecycle from development to construction to operations, this role will define the solution sets that enable East Point to execute on our energy storage pipeline effectively.

The Energy Storage Technical Specialist will fulfill a key subject matter expert role on the East Point team. The Technical Specialist will work closely with members of the development engineering, project development, business development, EPC and asset management teams to support the development and growth of East Point’s energy storage portfolios. This position will report directly to the Director of Development Engineering.  

Roles & Responsibilities:

Define and maintain energy storage equipment standards and specifications to be used by the project development and project engineering teams

Collaborate with the Procurement team and vendors to maintain accurate and competitive CAPEX and OPEX assumptions

Maintain relationships and keep up to date with key ESS and inverter equipment manufacturers alongside the Procurement Manager

Lead evaluations of current and future product models from various OEMs as well as new energy storage technologies

Perform value engineering for projects at all stages from development to engineering & construction, and ultimately to asset management

Collaborate with engineering and business development teams to create customized degradation and augmentation outlooks for projects

Manage and solve key challenges that arise during a project lifecycle and create a central location to store lessons learned

Learn from project stakeholders in the office and in the field, and manage feedback loops to continuously improve the company’s product standards and designs

Train new engineers and other project stakeholders on our energy storage systems and designs

Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and tools to empower project stakeholders and enable them to work effectively and efficiently

Collaborate with a cross-functional team on developing, implementing, and communicating ESS fire safety protocols, risk assessment, and emergency response planning

Skills:

Demonstrated understanding of the market for distribution and utility-scale energy storage engineering

Experience and familiarity with current market of energy storage technologies, particularly LFP

Working knowledge of NFPA standards, electrical standards (UL/IEEE) and National Electrical Code, U.S. utility interconnection standards

Knowledge of predictive modelling tools, specifically involving degradation a plus

Proficiency with AutoCAD a plus

Public speaking skills and experience presenting projects at public hearings are a plus

Ability to review and interpret construction drawings for technical requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)

Characteristics of an ideal candidate:

Passion for renewable energy development and the environment

Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset

Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value

Team player and leader, proactive attitude

Organized, attention to detail

Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action

Integrity and accountability

Education & Experience:

3+ years of experience with energy storage project development, design, or construction with a focus on energy storage technical/products support

2+ years of utility scale (50+ MW) renewable / storage industry experience preferred

Applicants with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or other relevant engineering are preferred

Travel & Time Commitment:

Approximately 30% of time will be on the road; will vary based on status of projects

This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Standard office hours are from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM ET. The demands of projects may require work outside of these times. 

Benefits:

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) & Employer Match

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holidays

Education, Parking, and Gym Membership Stipends

Location:

East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA preferred. We are open to hybrid or remote work candidates who are willing to travel often to the East Point Energy offices.

This job description is not inclusive of all requirements of the position. Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.

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