Lead Design - BESS

About This Role

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:

• MATLAB Simulink
• ETAP

• 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).