Job Title: BESS Lead Engineer
Experience: 8–12 Years
Job Description
Technical Expertise
- Strong working knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including:
- Battery chemistry
- Duty cycling and performance metrics (Round Trip Efficiency, Cycle Life, etc.)
- Design optimization for efficiency and reliability
- Battery safety
- Battery inverter systems
- Proven project engineering and delivery experience in energy storage projects within engineering or consulting environments.
- Preferred experience in performing system studies.
- Familiarity with DC/DC converter operation.
- Knowledge of hybrid renewable energy system design, including:
- Solar PV
- Wind energy systems
- Battery storage
- Hands‑on experience with:
- Competence in:
- Battery system design
- Inverter design
- Integration with MV/HV substations
- Working knowledge of:
- MATLAB Script
- Simulink
- HOMER
- ETAP
- Strong understanding of control logic and simulation.
- Knowledge of:
- Panel architecture
- Heat ventilation
- Temperature rise calculations
- Strong understanding of battery inverter logics and operation modes (VAR mode, PF mode, etc.).
Engineering & Analytical Skills
- Experience in root cause analysis and providing effective solutions.
- Ability to develop ideas, contribute to value engineering, and deliver cost‑optimized designs with high performance and reliability.
- Capable of preparing technical specifications (including tender specifications) and reviewing tender responses.
- Conduct engineering reviews, quality assurance checks, and approve design drawings, reports, and deliverables.
- Prepare FAT specifications, test plans, and review/interpret test reports.
- Ensure full compliance with Quality and Health & Safety systems, operating within company design management procedures.
Coordination & Project Support
- Provide technical advice and installation support during the construction phase.
- Coordinate daily with design teams including:
- Civil engineers
- Instrumentation engineers
- CAD technicians
- Coordinate inputs from other departments and external groups such as:
- Survey/geotechnical teams
- Transport teams
- Environmental teams
- Ensure deliverables are completed within agreed timelines and meet client scope and technical specifications.
- Act as a point of contact with vendors/clients during various design phases (as required).
