Senior Project Engineer, MicroGrids – Renewables

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🕒 6 days ago

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $120k - $135k / year

⏰ Full Time

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BoxPower

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11 - 50 employees

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Construction • Consulting • Logistics

BoxPower is a company that provides clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions specifically designed for rural and remote areas. They offer a complete end-to-end service for microgrid projects, from design and installation to management and operation. BoxPower specializes in hybrid solar microgrids that aim to replace traditional utility lines, providing energy resilience in the face of natural disasters, wildfires, and power shutoffs. Their innovative containerized microgrids are increasingly used in critical facilities, utility projects, off-grid applications, and wildfire mitigation efforts. BoxPower's vision is to ensure every rural energy consumer has access to sustainable and reliable energy sources.

📋 Description

• Lead the technical design and engineering execution of complex microgrid and renewable energy projects from concept through commissioning. • Serve as the primary technical lead on multiple concurrent projects from NTP through commissioning and handoff. • Develop and own the system single-line diagrams (SLDs), electrical schematics, equipment specifications, and design packages from 30% through IFC (Issued for Construction). • Size and select major equipment including inverters, charge controllers, transformers, switchgear, battery systems, and generator sets. • Perform load analysis, energy modeling, and system performance simulations to validate design assumptions and optimize system configurations. • Design and specify controls and SCADA architecture for automated microgrid management and remote monitoring. • Ensure all designs comply with internal company standards, contractual requirements, jurisdictional and utility requirements, and applicable codes and standards. • Develop and maintain engineering deliverable schedules aligned with project milestones and deployment timelines. • Coordinate with AHJs, utilities, and third-party engineers for permitting, interconnection, and inspections. • Support procurement by developing RFQs, reviewing vendor submittals, and providing technical evaluation of equipment bids. • Provide technical support to field crews and commissioning teams during installation and startup. • Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, and design change requests in a timely manner. • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and design review.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related technical field. • 7+ years of engineering experience with a strong focus on solar PV, BESS, generators, and/or microgrid systems. • Demonstrated experience leading technical design of utility-scale or commercial/industrial solar + storage projects. • Strong working knowledge of battery energy storage systems (BESS) including chemistry types, BMS architecture, integration, and safety requirements. • Solid understanding of applicable codes and standards relevant to distributed energy systems (NEC, IBC, IFC, NFPA, UL, IEEE). • Experience with utility interconnection processes/standards and permitting in multiple jurisdictions. • Proficiency with electrical design tools (AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope, ETAP, or equivalent). • Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to present technical content to non-technical audiences. • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple opportunities in parallel. • PE license (Professional Engineer) — active or ability to obtain (preferred). • Experience with remote/off-grid and islanded microgrid systems (preferred). • Familiarity with SCADA/HMI design and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, CAN bus) (preferred). • Hands-on experience with generator systems — sizing, paralleling, automatic transfer, and hybrid integration (preferred). • Proficiency in microgrid controls systems and energy management software (e.g., Schneider EcoStruxure, ABB, Ageto, PowerSecure, or similar) (preferred). • Experience supporting AHJ and utility interconnection in rural or remote locations (preferred). • Prior work with federal or tribal energy programs (DOE, BIA, USDA, etc.) (preferred). • Experience with containerized or modular energy system deployments (preferred). • PMP certification or equivalent project management experience (preferred).