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Energy Storage Engineer I

IEA Constructors LLC, Dallas, TX, United States


Overview

Responsible for supporting the engineering, design, and execution of utility‑scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This role performs routine engineering tasks, applying foundational engineering principles to prescribed techniques and procedures. The Engineer I assists with project layouts, technical deliverables, equipment evaluations, and data analysis to ensure safe, reliable, and cost‑effective BESS designs.
Location:

This position can be located at any of our office locations: Dallas, TX; Indianapolis, IN; or Phoenix, AZ.
Responsibilities

Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures
Support the implementation of lessons learned and industry best practices with a mindset of continuous improvement
Create and optimize preliminary battery energy storage system (BESS) layouts under guidance from senior engineers
Prepare and review engineering deliverables including drawings, reports, specifications, and limited‑scope studies
Conduct routine research and develop recommendations for BESS equipment and materials
Develop familiarity with departmental design guides, engineering standards, codes, and MasTec Renewables procedures
Support compliance with Company engineering standards, quality standards, and processes
Support value engineering efforts by assisting with design reviews and identifying improvement opportunities
Coordinate with internal project team members and external engineering consultants as directed by project leadership
Contribute to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope
Collect, organize, and manage engineering data to support design decisions
Prepare basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis
Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and technical personnel to support project execution
Focus on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client’s main interests and drivers
Share current knowledge of latest technology and processes
Comply with the Company’s engineering standards, quality standards and processes
Provide necessary technical support to the Estimating team as needed
Contribute to process improvements, equipment enhancements, and cost‑reduction initiatives
Review field documents and ensure alignment with contractual requirements and standard installation practices
Travel to project sites as required to support engineering issue resolution, gather lessons learned, and strengthen relationships with field teams
Other duties as assigned
Education and Work Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Advanced degree preferred
One to three years of related work experience preferred
EIT certification preferred or on path to obtain
Experience in renewable energy or energy storage strongly preferred
Experience in engineering software preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day‑to‑day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles
Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong technical writing skills for technical narratives
Read, analyze and interpret drawings, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts, or governmental regulations
Write reports, business correspondence, and document project activities
Basic concept of budget, schedule, and quality requirements
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to work independently and effectively with project managers, clients, consulting engineers, design, and technical personnel as well as manufacturing partners
Must be open minded, creative, and possess the ability to modify and expand theories to find creative solutions within the confines of the code
Confident and possess the ability to substantiate code interpretations and mathematically prove design concepts
Ability to multi‑task and manage multiple projects
Ability to effectively communicate design concepts and lead meetings between clients, project engineers, code officials, and third‑party consultants
Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

Compensation $76,000-$98,000/year, commensurate with experience
Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Health & Wellness

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
Discounted National Gym Membership Network
Family & Lifestyle

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
Planning for the Unexpected

Short and long‑term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan
Equal Employment Opportunity

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec’s policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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