Job Title:

Energy Storage - Technical Leader

Location:

EPRI Gulf Energy Research

Job Summary and Description:

EPRI is seeking an Energy Storage Technical Leader to apply EPRI research and expertise to cost effective, reliable, and safe utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS), solar PV, and hybrid plants across the Gulf region and beyond. The role requires strong experience in design, construction inspection, commissioning, and grid integration, with the ability to engage developers, EPCs, utilities, and off takers.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and optimize BESS designs: architecture, sizing, equipment, augmentation, controls, and safety
Review PV and hybrid (PV plus BESS) designs, including interconnection
Assess specifications, layouts, equipment selection, and plant configurations against relevant standards and for cost and efficiency
Validate performance, yield, and dispatch models (e.g. PVsyst, Homer) and propose corrections
Evaluate EPC deliverables, test plans, engineering studies, FAT, and SAT
Identify risks and recommend technical improvements
Conduct site visits and support inspections and commissioning
Track regional project activity and engage key stakeholders
Communicate findings to technical and executive audiences through reports and deliverables
Develop replicable solutions that improve plant affordability, reliability, performance, safety, and circularity
Represent EPRI research at technical conferences and in meetings with stakeholders and member companies

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or power systems engineering; Master's preferred

Experience:

10+ years in design, inspection, commissioning, or operation of utility-scale solar PV and BESS, of which 5+ years in BESS is a must; wind experience is a plus
Multiple demonstrable projects with a developer, EPC, inspection and commissioning provider, or utility
Evaluating compliance with international standards and local grid codes (UL, NFPA, IEC, ISO)
Exposure to applied research in BESS or solar through technology, modeling, or testing

Required Skills:

Strong understanding of BESS, PV, and hybrid plant design
Familiarity with HV/MV systems, lines, substations, SCADA, and plant controls
Experience with plant control strategies (e.g. AGC, curtailment, storage dispatch)
Competence in interpreting performance models and system studies
Clear written and verbal communication for technical and executive audiences
Regional focus with ability to apply global best practices

Additional Qualification: Must be eligible to obtain visas for travel within the GCC, China, the EU, and the United States.

Additional Job Information:

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