Senior Systems Engineer

Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration and a more sustainable world for us all.Wärtsilä is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer – Product Development. The role will be part of the Hardware Engineering team, responsible for the development of Wärtsilä’s integrated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) products. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that can work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, thriving in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.Responsibilities:Design, configure and validate control panels for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including component selection such as breakers, fuses, and relays for DC and AC circuits.Design electrical schematics, single line diagrams, and field wiring diagrams in AutoCAD Electrical and BOM in AutoCAD Vault/Fusion for energy storage systems following UL508A and IEC61439-1/2 standards.Evaluate product and system designs for compliance with relevant industry standards such as UL9540, NEC, IEC62933, UL1741, UL1973, and IEEE1574.Perform load flow and short circuit analysis for DC and AC circuits.Design and engineer cable schedules for AC and DC circuits including single-line interpretation and ampacity calculation.Develop control solutions including I/O table, PLC selection, PLC logic development, testing, and deployment of solutions into production environments.Create testing specifications, plans, and interconnection requirements, and execute in lab environments and/or on-site ensuring compliance to functional and QA requirements.Develop product documentation such as manuals, work instructions, flow charts, and technical descriptions.Maintain product NRTL file including critical component list.Collaborate in a team environment to develop optimal solutions for product development programs.Minimum Experience and Educational Requirements:10+ years of electrical engineering experience focusing on designing and testing power systems and control panels, preferably in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).Ability to design electrical circuits for up to 1000 Volt AC and 1500 Volt DC ensuring compliance with common design standards.Able to review project specifications and interconnection requirements, select adequate PCS, and develop/calculate settings and configuration.Experience designing and configuring Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).Knowledge in embedded software development.Working knowledge of industrial control philosophies and communication protocols.Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.Problem-solving and innovative mindset.Maintain positive working relationships with customers, peers, subordinates, and vendors in a fast-paced environment.Team player attitude.Willing to travel 20% of the time.Why you and us:You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited about being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. At Wärtsilä, we value, respect, and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from 3rd party recruitment agencies.Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

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https://www.wartsila.com/careersIndividuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

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