Engineering Specialist - Solar and BESS

The role

The Engineering Specialist will perform technical engineering tasks, studies, and designs on assigned solar projects. They will also support small and large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) initiatives.

What you will do

• Complete discipline specific engineering for systems and designs of moderate complexity.
• Sign and seal engineering drawings.
• Assist in developing design approaches and concepts on projects with moderate complexity.
• Assist in the development of proposals and presentations to clients.
• Perform specific engineering studies and design analyses.
• Assist the Project Manager in establishing budgets, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Review drawings, RFIs, and records of changes.
• Communicate with suppliers, contractors, and client representatives.
• Perform on-site surveys and inspections and issue written reports.
• Assist in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines and teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university, or a combination of relevant education and equivalent engineering experience.

Nice to have

• Progressive engineering experience working on tasks of moderate complexity.
• Strong knowledge in the use of engineering design software such as AutoCAD or Revit and other specialized design software as required.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems of moderate complexity with minimum supervision from leaders or management.
• Progressive ability to perform technical calculations.
• Ability to research and interpret engineering discipline codes and standards.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage changing assignments in a team environment.
• Proactive, good communicator (oral and written), and strong analytical and problem-solving skills to trouble shoot and assess key issues to address.
• Ability to collaborate, build relationships and work effectively with a team.
• Previous experience in consulting is highly preferred.

About the company

Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design and project management services for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure projects. They are an ENR Top 500 Firm and an MEP Giant.