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Electrical Power Systems Engineer BESS

Nidec
Ohio, USA
Full-time
Senior · 8+ years experience
Onsite
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Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education & Experience
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy or energy storage projects.
  • Experience with distributed energy resources (DER), microgrids, or grid modernization initiatives.
  • Knowledge of energy markets, grid services, and advanced energy management technologies.
  • Experience working directly with utilities, EPC firms, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
  • Core Competencies:
  • Demonstrates expert engineering judgment and problem-solving skills when evaluating and resolving complex technical challenges.
  • Applies strong technical acumen to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, technical reports, and project documentation.
  • Effectively influences technical decisions and collaborates across engineering, product management, operations, customers, utilities, and external stakeholders.
  • Communicates complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Balances technical, operational, commercial, and customer requirements when developing engineering solutions.
  • Drives innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence through proactive evaluation of emerging technologies and best practices.
  • Maintains a strong commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Additional Job Details
  • Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
  • Work Shift Schedule
  • No Soliciting
  • Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in electrical power systems engineering, renewable energy, utility systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or related industries.
  • Experience performing power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash analysis.
  • Experience supporting utility interconnections and medium- or high-voltage electrical system design.
  • Experience developing technical specifications, system architectures, engineering calculations, and project documentation.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering projects and serving as a technical advisor to customers, utilities, and internal stakeholders.
  • Advanced knowledge of electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, protection systems, and grid interconnection principles.
  • Advanced understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), power conversion systems, renewable energy technologies, and grid-support applications.
  • Proficiency with power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PSCAD, PSS®E, or equivalent platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of IEEE, NEC, NFPA, NERC, UL, and other applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to perform, interpret, and communicate complex electrical engineering analyses, models, and technical studies.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical decision-making capabilities.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy or energy storage projects.
  • Experience with distributed energy resources (DER), microgrids, or grid modernization initiatives.
  • Knowledge of energy markets, grid services, and advanced energy management technologies.
  • Experience working directly with utilities, EPC firms, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
  • Demonstrates expert engineering judgment and problem-solving skills when evaluating and resolving complex technical challenges.
  • Applies strong technical acumen to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, technical reports, and project documentation.
  • Effectively influences technical decisions and collaborates across engineering, product management, operations, customers, utilities, and external stakeholders.
  • Communicates complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Balances technical, operational, commercial, and customer requirements when developing engineering solutions.
  • Drives innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence through proactive evaluation of emerging technologies and best practices.
  • Maintains a strong commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Additional Job Details
  • Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
  • Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
  • Work Shift Schedule
  • No Soliciting
  • Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

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