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Support Electrical Engineer - BESS Job Details | Confidential Client Family of Companies

Confidential Client•Energy & Utilities
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$101,787
Houston, Texas
8 Days Ago

The Support Electrical Engineer - BESS at Confidential Client is responsible for developing and delivering complex electrical engineering solutions focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems integration. The role involves applying engineering standards, performing power system analysis, coordinating with project teams, and supporting continuous improvement efforts while mentoring junior staff. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology projects within a leading engineering firm in the power sector.

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What You’ll Do

You will support electrical engineering activities for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects for a Confidential Client in the engineering sector. Responsibilities include:

  • Support development of electrical engineering deliverables for BESS integration and related power projects.
  • Learn and apply departmental design guides, engineering codes, standards, and client procedures.
  • Perform equipment and material research; prepare recommendations for selection.
  • Collect, organize, and manage engineering data and documentation.
  • Perform engineering calculations using standard methods and prepare supporting documentation.
  • Coordinate work with project leadership, other disciplines, and external stakeholders on less complex projects.
  • Support quality, schedule, and budget requirements for assigned tasks.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement, change management, and project support activities.
  • Mentor and assign tasks to entry-level engineers and interns as skills develop.
  • Support business development or pursuit activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related engineering degree) from an accredited program.
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant engineering work experience.
  • Able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) where applicable.
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship (no sponsorship available for this role).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification; working toward PE is a plus.
  • Experience with BESS projects or power systems integration.
  • Consulting or EPC execution experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with power system analysis tools such as SKM, ETAP, or similar.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-discipline teams.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation range (posted for this requisition, location-specific): $91,047 — $152,053 per year.
  • Benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) match, paid time off, flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, and potential performance-based bonus program.
  • Exact benefits and eligibility will be provided by the Confidential Client during the hiring process.

Location & Work Arrangement

  • Primary location: Houston, TX (Houston, Texas).
  • This is a full-time, on-site/field engineering role tied to Houston-based projects. (Not eligible for visa sponsorship.)

Why Work Through Careertakes

Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform helping match qualified candidates to this Confidential Client role. If you qualify and are selected, Careertakes may also surface additional matched opportunities that fit your background.


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