Senior Engineer – Energy Storage Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Requisition ID:

 95556

Job Category:

 Energy; Consulting; Engineering; Project Engineering;

Project Management Location:

 Tampa, FL, United States Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you. Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain – upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change! Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking highly motivated Energy Storage Engineers to join the Renewable Power team in the Power Business Unit, located Hatch’s Tampa, FL office. With experience on over 50 GW of renewable power and over 10 GWh of energy storage projects Hatch is leading the energy transition in Canada working with clients across North America, Australia, the Caribbean, and Africa. The global energy transition is upon us. Join our team of engineers and technical specialists to support utilities, governments, and industry embracing the challenges and delivering on the biggest opportunities and catalysts for change. To meet these challenges, Hatch is expanding activities in the Energy Storage sector advising clients on the impacts of integrating intermittent renewable generation with energy storage systems. The increased deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs), datacenters, and electrification has provided additional complexities and challenges for utilities. The successful candidate for this position will work on projects across North America and internationally related to various applications of battery energy storage systems, such as the integration of renewable power into both remote locations and the bulk power grid, power resiliency, and peak load management. The candidate will work closely with electrical, chemical, mechanical, civil, and structural engineers to deliver renewable energy and energy storage projects from initial studies and conceptual planning through to commissioning. Senior Engineer – Energy Storage Responsibilities may include: Develop strong understanding and expertise relating to current and emerging energy storage technology
Work with technology vendors to assess the suitability of the technical solution for client’s needs/use case.
Providing thought leadership to the industry through engagement in professional activities in the region, including conference presentations, whitepapers, and general engagement
Contributing to and managing technical scopes of work associated with the specification, design, procurement and construction of energy storage system, either as stand-alone or hybrid facilities
Work closely with other subject matter experts in wind, solar, microgrids, power system studies, controls, hydropower, etc.
Performing techno-economic analysis and studies related to the integration of energy storage to assess business case for clients
Adding value to client’s businesses, create business relationships, prepare proposals and support business development
Working alongside and supporting delivery of projects from other Hatch service offerings including those from Hatch’s Digital, Advisory, Technology, and/or Infrastructure businesses
Occasional domestic and international travel is required.

Education & Experience:

An engineering degree in an applicable field (Electrical, Chemical, Systems, etc.)
Post graduate degree in a related field is preferred
Professional Engineer status or on track to obtain a PEng
8-15 years of professional experience, ideally in the energy / power sector
A minimum of 3 years of experience in the energy storage industry
Previous experience in wind energy, solar energy, microgrid power systems and power electronics is preferred
Technical understanding of benefits and drawbacks of various energy storage technologies and their implementation (layout, cost, use cases, etc)
Ability to develop energy dispatch models for energy storage and renewable power systems
Ability to work within focused and multi-disciplinary teams providing subject matter expertise and leading projects
Experience with the design, engineering, and integration of energy storage systems in microgrids or utility grids
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client engagement skills
Previous experience building client relationships is preferred
Familiarity with policies, standards, guidelines, rules and regulations as applicable to various Canadian utilities, as well as USA utilities, ISOs, and RTOs as well as other jurisdictions will be an added advantage.
Project execution and construction experience is preferred
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and currently based in North America
Familiarity with applicable software tools such as: System modeling such as Homer Pro, PVsyst, WAsP, PSSE, PSCAD
Proficiency in Microsoft suite, including word, excel, and powerpoint
Experience with programming in VBA, Python, or MATLab is preferred Why join us? Work with great people to make a difference
Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
Top employer What we offer you? Flexible work environment
Long term career development
Think globally, work locally Don’t meet every single requirement? You don’t need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you’re interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don’t perfectly align with the skills we’ve listed. We’re committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We’ll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.