Role Objective:

To lead the engineering, design integration, and technology implementation for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects during the execution phase, ensuring technical excellence, system reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role bridges engineering design and field execution, driving optimization, standardization, and innovation across all project stages.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Engineering Leadership During Project Execution

• Provide end-to-end engineering support and leadership during BESS project execution.

• Review and validate detailed engineering packages from OEMs, EPC partners, and vendors — covering PCS, BMS, EMS, transformers, control systems, and auxiliaries.

• Ensure system integration between battery racks, PCS, transformers, SCADA, and grid interface components.

• Coordinate with site teams for resolving engineering and technical issues during construction and commissioning.

• Validate and approve engineering modifications and field adjustments to ensure compliance with design intent and safety standards.

2. System Design Review & Integration

• Review system architecture, single-line diagrams (SLDs), control and protection logic, and communication architecture.

• Ensure proper interface and synchronization between solar, BESS, and grid elements in hybrid projects.

• Oversee system studies such as load flow, short-circuit, and transient stability (in coordination with consultants).

• Evaluate vendor designs for efficiency, performance, and compliance with project and regulatory specifications.

3. Technology Evaluation & Implementation

• Lead evaluation of BESS technologies (LFP, NMC, flow batteries, etc.) and PCS configurations for different applications (energy shifting, frequency regulation, peak shaving, etc.).

• Support technology selection, sizing, and configuration based on use case and techno-commercial optimization.

• Promote digitalization and advanced monitoring (EMS, SCADA, IoT integration) for operational reliability.

• Benchmark latest technologies and identify opportunities for innovation and cost reduction.

4. Standards, Safety & Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance with national and international codes and standards (IEC 62933, IEEE 1547, CEA Regulations, NFPA 855, IS/IEC 62485, etc.).

• Drive design safety reviews and implement engineering controls to mitigate electrical, thermal, and fire hazards.

• Review QA/QC procedures and witness FAT, SAT, and commissioning tests for critical equipment.

• Work closely with HSE teams to ensure safe implementation of high-voltage and battery system installations.

5. Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with procurement teams for technical bid evaluation, vendor selection, and specification finalization.

• Interface with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities for technical clarifications, approvals, and inspections.

• Coordinate with project management, site execution, and commissioning teams for seamless project delivery.

6. Documentation, Process, and Knowledge Management

• Maintain updated records of design revisions, technical documents, and approval logs.

• Develop standard templates, specifications, and design guidelines for future BESS projects.

• Document lessons learned and best practices for continuous improvement.

• Mentor engineers and site personnel on technical and safety aspects of BESS projects.