About this role
Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
About the Opportunity
Join a nationally recognized engineering and infrastructure consulting firm supporting the future of energy. This role offers the opportunity to lead and contribute to cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects while working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams on utility-scale power, renewable energy, substation, transmission, and distributed energy projects. You'll play a key role in projects from concept through construction while building technical expertise, mentoring junior engineers, and growing your career within a collaborative, employee-owned organization.
Key Responsibilities
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Design
- Develop conceptual layouts, one-line diagrams, and electrical designs for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects.
- Support projects through all phases of design, from concept development through Issued for Construction packages.
- Evaluate energy storage technologies and vendors and support technology selection for clients.
- Assist utilities, developers, and project owners with BESS implementation strategies and use-case development.
Electrical Engineering & Power Delivery
- Develop and review electrical engineering plans, specifications, reports, construction documents, and cost estimates.
- Support renewable energy, power generation, microgrid, transmission, distribution, and substation projects.
- Coordinate with civil, structural, high-voltage electrical, SCADA, telecommunications, fire protection, and geotechnical teams to deliver complete project packages.
- Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements.
Project Execution & Construction Support
- Provide technical support during construction, including RFIs, submittal reviews, change orders, and construction progress reporting.
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and vendors throughout project execution.
- Manage project deliverables and schedule commitments to meet project milestones.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews on engineering deliverables.
- Support internal design standards, templates, and best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 4+ years of experience supporting: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Power Generation
- Renewable Energy
- Substation Engineering
- Transmission & Distribution
- Power System Controls
- Experience developing electrical design packages, one-line diagrams, and construction documents.
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong communication and technical writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) License or advanced Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Experience with utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems.
- Background in transmission, distribution, substations, or renewable energy projects.
- Experience supporting microgrids and distributed energy resources.
- Familiarity with SCADA, telecommunications, and power system controls.
- Previous experience mentoring engineers or contributing to engineering standards.
Software & Technical Tools
- PLS-CADD
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Plant3D
- AutoPIPE
- Microsoft Office Suite
Work Environment
- Opportunity to sit in either Lexington, KY or Louisville, KY.
- Engineering office environment with approximately 100 engineers across multiple disciplines.
- Onsite during the first 6 months to support onboarding, training, and team integration.
- After the initial onboarding period, a hybrid schedule is available; however, the team prefers regular in-office collaboration to support project success and professional development.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Minimal travel required (typically less than 15%).
- Travel is generally limited to project sites within Kentucky and typically occurs monthly or bi-monthly as needed.
Why Join Us?
- 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
- Opportunity to work on high-impact energy and infrastructure projects
- Nationally recognized engineering, environmental, and construction services organization
- Collaborative culture focused on innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth
- Strong mentorship and career development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive workplace that values different perspectives and experiences
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- 2 weeks PTO
- 7 paid holidays
- Professional development and technical training opportunities
- Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing EPCM environment
If you're passionate about the future of energy storage and want to work on industry-leading projects with a highly respected engineering team, we'd love to connect with you.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Lexington,KY. About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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