[Hiring] Senior Power Engineer @DLB Associates

Role Description

DLB is expanding its energy storage engineering services and is seeking a Senior Power Engineer – Energy Storage to support and help grow this practice. This role is responsible for the engineering delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), microgrid, and other inverter-based resource (IBR) interconnections across utility, renewable, data center, and industrial markets, from concept through construction, commissioning, and energization.

The Senior Power Engineer – Energy Storage will provide technical input, support engineering decisions, and represent the firm with clients, utilities, and partners. This position is hands-on, blending detailed engineering execution with quality-focused delivery and support of business growth.

The Senior Power Engineer – Energy Storage works with a high degree of independence on day-to-day work and receives general direction on new projects, tasks, or assignments. Will execute projects, tasks, or assignments of complex scope. May coordinate activities of other personnel. The Senior Power Engineer – Energy Storage will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of progressive energy storage or power systems engineering experience, with demonstrated depth in protection & control (P&C) design (8+ years preferred).
• Experience supporting engineering delivery on medium- to high-voltage BESS, microgrid, or IBR interconnection projects, including in an engineer-of-record support capacity.
• Hands-on protective relay experience (SEL or equivalent platform), including settings development and coordination.
• Direct experience navigating LGIA/SGIA processes and utility interconnection requirements.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary BESS or power systems design and working with utilities and/or owner engineering teams on utility, renewable, data center, or industrial projects.

Requirements

• Knowledge of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems including BESS, microgrid, and IBR configurations, protection & control philosophies, and utility-scale grounding and electrical safety design.
• Knowledge of various electrical topologies and distribution systems.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, specifically NESC, NEC, NFPA (including NFPA 855 for battery energy storage systems), ANSI, and utility interconnection standards, along with IEEE 1547 and IEEE 2800.
• Knowledge of power systems engineering/design software including short-circuit, arc flash, harmonic, and power flow analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, or ASPEN).
• Strong working knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), microgrids, and inverter-based resource (IBR) interconnection requirements.
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management.
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows and optimize operational processes.
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option).
• Flex spending accounts (FSA).
• Dental and vision plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage.
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance.
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.