DST ENGINEERS

Position Title

Multi-State Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) – Solar & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Employment Type

Full-Time or 1099 Contractor

Location

• Remote/Hybrid (United States)

Position Overview

DST Engineers is seeking a highly experienced and licensed Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) with extensive expertise in utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The ideal candidate will provide engineering leadership, technical oversight, design review, and engineering stamp services for renewable energy projects across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.

The successful candidate must hold active Professional Engineer (PE) licenses in Indiana (IN) and New Mexico (NM). Additional PE registrations in other states are highly desirable.

This role will support the engineering, design, permitting, interconnection, and construction phases of utility-scale renewable energy projects

ranging from 5 MW to 500+ MW.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Review, approve, and seal engineering design packages as required.
• Provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable utility, state, federal, and industry standards.

Solar & BESS Design Oversight

• Review and approve:
• • Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • Three-Line Diagrams
  • AC and DC Collection System Designs
  • Equipment Layouts
  • Site Electrical Plans
  • Grounding and Lightning Protection Designs
  • Protection & Control Schemes
  • SCADA and Communication Architectures
  • Substation and Interconnection Designs
• Evaluate equipment selections including:
• • Inverters
  • Power Conversion Systems (PCS)
  • Battery Containers
  • Transformers
  • Switchgear
  • Protection Relays

Interconnection & Utility Coordination

• Support utility interconnection applications and studies.
• Review System Impact Studies, Facilities Studies, and Interconnection Agreements.
• Coordinate with utilities, ISOs, developers, EPC contractors, and AHJs.
• Assist in resolving technical comments from utilities and permitting agencies.

Technical Reviews & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
• • NEC
  • NESC
  • IEEE Standards
  • NFPA Requirements
  • Utility Design Standards
  • State and Local Codes
• Conduct engineering quality assurance and quality control reviews.
• Review design calculations and technical reports.

Construction Support

• Respond to RFIs and technical inquiries during construction.
• Support commissioning and energization activities.
• Provide engineering support for field modifications and as-built documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) License in:
• • Indiana (IN) – Required
  • New Mexico (NM) – Required
• Ability to provide engineering seals in both states.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum 8–15+ years of electrical engineering experience.

Minimum 5+ years supporting utility-scale Solar PV and/or BESS projects.

Demonstrated experience serving as Engineer of Record (EOR).

Experience with projects ranging from 5 MW to 500+ MW.

Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of:

• Utility-Scale Solar PV Systems
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Medium Voltage Collection Systems
• High Voltage Interconnections
• Substation Design
• Protection & Controls
• Grounding Systems
• Power System Studies

Experience with:

• ETAP
• SKM PowerTools
• CYME
• EasyPower
• PSCAD
• PSS®E
• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• PVsyst

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional PE licenses in multiple U.S. states.
• NCEES Record.
• Experience with ERCOT, MISO, PJM, SPP, WECC, or CAISO interconnections.
• Experience with renewable project developers, utilities, or EPC firms.
• Knowledge of IEEE 1547, IEEE 1584, IEEE 80, and IEEE C37 standards.

Key Competencies

• Renewable Energy Engineering
• Utility Interconnection
• Power System Analysis
• Design Review & Engineering Stamping
• Project Leadership
• Technical Quality Assurance
• Client Communication
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Mentoring and Team Development

Why Join DST Engineers?

DST Engineers is a rapidly growing minority-owned engineering consulting firm delivering innovative solutions in power delivery, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, and grid modernization. This role offers the opportunity to support high-impact renewable energy projects across North America while collaborating with industry-leading utilities, developers, and EPC partners