Principal Engineer Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Principal Engineer Contract Type:

Contractor Location:

Juno Beach Industry:

Oil and Gas Contact Name:

Flora Pollack Contact Phone:

Date Published:

10-Jun-2025

Principal Engineer Juno Beach, FL Schedule:

Standard Office Hours Duration:

12-

Month Contract Pay Range:

$61-68/ph Join a leading team in the renewable energy sector as a Principal Engineer, focusing on utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You will guide the evaluation, design, and optimization of advanced battery technologies while ensuring system integration, performance, and compliance with project-specific requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering Lead BESS technology assessment and sizing efforts from interconnection through to final battery integration.
Continuously improve the BESS sizing calculator and ensure accurate inputs/outputs.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for battery OEMs and system design. Technology Evaluation Evaluate new and existing battery technologies for applicability in utility-scale projects.
Perform technical assessments covering degradation, efficiency, and reliability.
Deliver regular technology updates (weekly briefs and quarterly summaries). System Integration & Loss Management Optimize DC and AC component sizing considering wider ecosystem losses (e.g., PV or wind).
Implement strategies to minimize system losses and improve efficiency. Power Purchase Agreement Support Review and interpret power purchase agreements to inform system design and overbuild strategies. Value Engineering Identify bottlenecks and drive system-level optimization.
Align design improvements with technological innovations and business needs. Project Management & Supply Chain Coordination Liaise with supply chain and engineering teams to synchronize project requirements with component availability.
Conduct due diligence at battery manufacturing facilities and verify integration/testing processes. Innovation & Pilot Projects Assess technical and commercial readiness of emerging battery chemistries.
Recommend and support pilot project development in partnership with internal stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy storage system design and evaluation.
Deep knowledge of battery chemistry, thermal management, electrical systems, and integration.
Proficient in managing system losses and aligning design with PPA requirements.
Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI; able to collaborate with developers for automation tools.
Effective communicator with strong documentation and organizational abilities.
Willingness to travel to domestic and international battery manufacturing facilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in engineering, with a strong focus on battery energy storage.
Professional Engineering (PE) certification.
Familiarity with applicable industry standards and safety protocols:

UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NEC, NFPA

70E, and relevant IFC/IBC codes.
Experience with power electronics, conversion units, and DC/DC converters. …