Company Overview
NOMAD Transportable Power Systems, Inc. (NOMAD) is headquartered in Waterbury, Vermont. NOMAD is focused purely on mobile energy storage and has the first fully commercialized grid-scale mobile battery product line. NOMAD is targeting a wide range of markets, including utilities, EV charging, oil & gas applications, seasonal customers like ski resorts, rental markets, and hybrid systems coupled with gensets and renewables. NOMAD is uniquely able to provide energy storage where and when it’s needed using our proprietary / patent-pending technology. For more information, visit
Job Overview
The Electrical Engineer is part of the engineering team that delivers our custom engineered power solutions. The Electrical Engineer works with interdisciplinary teams to provide electrical designs for energy storage solutions. After the sales capture, the electrical engineer is an integral participant in the EPC (Engineer, Procure, and Construct) design and fulfillment process. The critical function of the electrical engineer is to provide design solutions for NOMAD’s mobile battery energy storage products from concept through completion of construction and fulfillment.
Work is based out of our Waterbury, Vermont office. However, during system construction and integration, you may be required to travel outside of the office environment and help commission or troubleshoot a system in the field.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop conceptual layouts and single-line diagrams for customer specific applications in accordance with project technical requirements
- Assist the mechanical engineer(s) in preparing general arrangement (GA) designs for customer applications
- Prepare detailed electrical engineering designs and wiring schematics in accordance with applicable UL/NEC/NFPA standards for fabrication of mobile power systems, including AC distribution, DC distribution, and electrical control circuits
- Prepare electrical panel designs and review assembly drawings for in-house fabrication
- Perform current fault analysis and arc flash hazard of system designs, including inrush mitigation, circuit protection scenarios (fuse and breaker selection, coordination), component selection, and supplemental grid parity solutions
- Research and select electrical components to meet design requirements
- Ensure compliance with design and products with applicable industry standards
- Work with NOMAD’s technical team to further develop the product line and cost reduction strategy
Qualifications
The candidate should have had coursework in or be familiar with electrical engineering principles, including the use of software to affect designs. The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Must be a team player and self-starter with a learning mindset and learning aptitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to multi-task by prioritizing, organizing and scheduling work
- A degree in electrical engineering and a minimum of 3 yrs’ experience in design of BESS, distributed generation, electrical distribution, or power system controls
- Experience in the field of power systems engineering preferred
- Design experience adhering to the National Electric Code (NEC) and NFPA safety standards
- Experience with high voltage and high current DC systems a plus
- Experience with inverters, generators, transformers, and other power conversion systems a plus
- Familiarity with 3-phase power systems and high voltage design concepts with an emphasis on electrical distribution and cable sizing/selection
- General understanding of battery chemistry a plus, including charging and discharging scenarios as well as C rate
- Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers, SEL RTACs, protective relays, and power system control products
- Familiarity with power system configuration/programming concepts
- Familiarity with OSHA and/or utility safety culture desired, safety-minded
- Experience reading and designing electrical drawings and schematics
- Familiarity with EPLAN design software a plus
- Ability to read and interpret industry standards and codes such as NFPA70, NFPA79, UL508, NFPA 855 and UL 9540
- Familiarity with office productivity software, including MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Physical Requirements
- Ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
- Hearing and vision within normal ranges, with or without corrective lenses or an assisted hearing device.
- Good manual dexterity is required to use computers, mobile devices, and other productivity technologies.
- Some heavy lifting is expected; occasional exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force may be required.
NOMAD is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities.