Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Remote or Juno Beach, Florida
Summary: The BESS Project Engineer role at Cerebra Consulting Inc involves supporting Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects integrated with data center builds and utility power supply infrastructure. The position requires a blend of office-based engineering and site engagement, focusing on electrical systems and multi-discipline coordination throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical engineering, project engineering, and effective communication skills. This role includes travel to Juno Beach once a month while primarily working remotely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support BESS projects tied to data center builds and utility interconnections, from early design review through construction and commissioning.
- Review, interpret, and coordinate electrical drawings, studies, and technical documentation.
- Assist with coordination between electrical, civil, mechanical, utility, and data center construction teams.
- Support integration of BESS systems with data center power infrastructure.
- Participate in project planning, scheduling, and execution discussions.
- Attend and contribute to project meetings, including multi-stakeholder and EPC coordination forums.
- Communicate effectively with internal engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and external partners.
- Help track action items, RFIs, submittals, changes, and deliverables.
- Support office-based engineering and coordination work while visiting sites as needed.
- Travel to project and construction sites as needed to support project delivery.
Key Skills:
- 6+ years of electrical engineering experience.
- Experience with BESS storage.
- 2+ years of project engineering experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field.
- Foundational understanding of electrical systems.
- Experience with construction environments.
- Strong coordination and communication skills.
- Professional presence in large project meetings.
- Ability to balance office-based work with field engagement.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Juno Beach
Country: United States
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role : BESS Project Engineer
Location: Juno Beach, Florida (Remote - Travel 1x a month to Juno)
Required Skills:
- Candidate must have 6+ years of electrical engineering experience
- Candidate must have experience with BESS storage
- Candidate must have 2+ years of project engineering experience
- Candidate must be willing to travel once a month to Juno Beach (will work remotely the rest of the month)
- Candidate must have excellent communication skills
- Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field
Job Summary
We are seeking a Project Engineer to support Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects integrated with data center builds and utility power supply infrastructure. This role focuses on electrical systems, multi-discipline coordination, and execution support across the full project lifecycle - from early design and planning through construction, commissioning, and turnover. They will assist with projects that enable reliable, resilient power for mission-critical data center environments, working closely with engineering, construction, EPC partners, utilities, and internal stakeholders. This role blends office-based engineering and coordination work with site engagement to support execution, resolve issues, and maintain alignment between design intent and construction reality. The ideal candidate brings a solid technical foundation, comfort operating in construction and field environments, and the professional presence to support meetings, coordinate stakeholders, and help drive complex infrastructure projects forward.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Support BESS projects tied to data center builds and utility interconnections, from early design review through construction and commissioning
Review, interpret, and coordinate electrical drawings, studies, and technical documentation (single lines, schematics, grounding, protection, interconnection studies, etc.)
Assist with coordination between electrical, civil, mechanical, utility, and data center construction teams to ensure alignment across scopes
Support integration of BESS systems with data center power infrastructure, including substations, medium- and low-voltage systems, and utility feeds
Participate in project planning, scheduling, and execution discussions, helping identify risks, constraints, and constructability considerations
Attend and contribute to project meetings, including multi-stakeholder and EPC coordination forums
Communicate effectively with internal engineering teams, contractors, superintendents, vendors, utilities, and external partners
Help track action items, RFIs, submittals, changes, and deliverables to keep projects moving on schedule
Support office-based engineering and coordination work while remaining comfortable with periodic site visits to assist with construction execution and issue resolution
Travel to project and construction sites as needed to support project delivery and resolve real-time challenges
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years of relevant project or field experience, ideally supporting one or more of the following:
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Data center construction or power infrastructure
Utility-scale power generation, transmission, or interconnection projects
Large, complex infrastructure or energy projects
Foundational understanding of electrical systems, with the ability to review and discuss electrical drawings, studies, and equipment
Experience with construction environments (field roles, site support, or hybrid project engineering positions)
Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work across engineering, construction, and operations teams
Professional presence and comfort participating in or supporting large, cross-functional project meetings
Ability to balance office-based engineering work with hands-on field engagement
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineering (PE) certification.
Experience with design tools such as PSCAD or ETAP.
Familiarity with IEC standards (e.g., 61215, 61646, 61730).
Thanks & Regards,
Himanshu Mishra | US IT Recruiter? | Cerebra Consulting Inc,
270 Lancaster Ave, Suite-D2, Malvern, PA 19355
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