Electrical Engineer

Our client is seeking a hands-on NPI Product Engineer with an Electrical Engineering background to join their growing engineering team. This is a newly created role — the first of its kind within the company — designed for an engineer who can own R&D, design validation, and compliance while driving innovation in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), UPS, and Microgrid technologies . This opportunity is with a 40-year-old, family-owned company that combines long-term stability with rapid innovation .

Deeply committed to its people and culture, the company has experienced 80% revenue growth year-over-year and is expanding boldly into automation, advanced manufacturing, and R&D . The company’s CEO is a Silicon Valley–minded leader — visionary, innovative, and very hands-on — and is taking the organization to the next level in manufacturing. For an ambitious engineer, this is a chance to “put your fingerprint” on impactful projects in an environment where authenticity, loyalty, and growth are valued above all.

Key Responsibilities Own the product lifecycle from ideation to prototype through production for AC & DC energy systems. Analyze electrical systems for microgrids and BESS projects. Conduct power system studies such as load flow and capacity analysis.

Evaluate and specify key components for microgrids and BESS, including batteries, inverters, and controls . Integrate BESS with diverse energy sources (solar PV, wind, generators) to build robust and efficient microgrids. Prepare and review technical documentation , specifications, and design drawings.

Develop DV/PV plans (cycle life, charge/discharge efficiency), execute tests, and analyze results. Coordinate certifications for standards such as UL 1973/2580, UL 9540/9540A (systems & thermal propagation). Translate product requirements into specifications, BOMs, and traceability records ; maintain testing data.

Support technical training and documentation across teams. Collaborate closely with senior leadership and the CEO on innovation and product direction. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. 2–5+ years of experience in product development of battery storage systems, energy storage systems, and/or microgrids .

Knowledge of battery chemistries, inverter technologies, and power electronics . Experience with microgrid and/or distributed energy systems . Hands-on validation using battery cyclers, programmable DC loads, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and data logging .

Experience with inverters, chargers, and BMS . Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional problem solving . Experience with UL 9540A testing, fire mitigation, and thermal propagation design .

Knowledge of relevant industry standards . Background in renewable energy (solar, wind) or power generation projects . What We Offer Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Location: Fully in-office (Houston, TX) Salary Range: $90,000 – $95,000 Incentives: Performance-based bonuses Benefits Package: 100% covered Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance 401(k) with company match 40 years of proven stability as a family-owned company.

Explosive growth — 80% revenue increase year-over-year. Innovation-driven — advancing into automation and next-gen product development. Visionary leadership — CEO with Silicon Valley insight and a hands-on approach.

Career growth — high visibility in a first-of-its-kind role with room to expand. Culture of loyalty and authenticity — good people who genuinely care about employees and their success. #J-18808-Ljbffr