BESS Design Manager – Battery Energy Storage Systems (Solar Power)

Title: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Manager – Solution Engineering
Location: Delhi
Qualification: BE/ME in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
Experience:
Minimum 10–15 years of experience in renewable energy systems, including Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience in utility-scale BESS design and engineering.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Manager to strengthen our BESS Solution Engineering capabilities. The role will be responsible for supporting both pre-bid (proposal and solution development) and post-bid (detailed engineering and project delivery) activities for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects and hybrid renewable energy projects.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, optimization, engineering, and integration of BESS solutions for standalone and renewable energy applications, including Solar PV, Wind, and Hybrid Energy Systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Bid / Proposal Engineering:
Develop optimal BESS solutions for utility-scale and hybrid renewable energy projects.
Perform battery sizing, technology evaluation, and application-specific optimization.
Support techno-commercial proposal preparation, technical due diligence, and bid submissions.
Prepare and review technical specifications, datasheets, scope of work documents, and performance guarantees.
Evaluate battery technologies, power conversion systems, and associated balance-of-system components.
Conduct energy modelling, dispatch optimization, and performance assessments for various BESS applications.
Detailed Engineering & Project Delivery:
Prepare and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), layouts, and system architecture for BESS projects.
Coordinate with electrical, civil, solar PV, and project execution teams to ensure seamless integration of the BESS package.
Support detailed engineering, design validation, equipment selection, and vendor technical evaluations.
Review engineering deliverables, testing procedures, commissioning plans, and performance validation documents.
Provide technical support during project execution, commissioning, and handover stages.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, design, installation, testing, and commissioning standards.
Technical Requirements:
Battery & Energy Storage Expertise:
Strong understanding of battery technologies, chemistry selection, performance characteristics, degradation mechanisms, lifetime modelling, and augmentation strategies.
Experience in battery sizing and optimization for various applications such as:
Renewable energy integration
Peak shaving and load shifting
Frequency regulation
Grid support services
Microgrids and hybrid energy systems
Ability to evaluate and optimize battery parameters to achieve technically and commercially viable solutions.
Power Conversion & System Integration:
Profound knowledge of bi-directional inverter operation, controls, and integration with battery systems.
Good understanding of DC/DC converters and power conversion technologies.
Experience in selection, sizing, and specification of power conversion equipment.
Basic understanding of integration and operation of:
Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Energy Management Systems (EMS)
SCADA Systems
Design & Engineering:
Preparation and review of:
Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
Electrical layouts
Equipment specifications
Functional and performance requirements
Understanding of utility-scale BESS architecture and integration with renewable generation assets.
Standards & Compliance:
Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and codes including:
UL Standards
IEEE Standards
IEC Standards
European Standards
Indian Standards (IS)
Particularly related to:
BESS design and safety
Battery systems
Power conversion systems
Installation, testing, validation, and commissioning requirements
Preferred Skills:
Experience with one or more of the following tools will be an advantage:
Energy System & Microgrid Simulation:
HOMER
HOMER Grid
Fractal
PLEXOS
Power System Studies:
PSS®E
DIgSILENT PowerFactory
ETAP
Battery & Energy Modelling:
MATLAB or equivalent simulation platforms
Battery sizing and optimization tools
Performance modelling and degradation analysis tools
Commercial & Economic Analysis:
Energy modelling for hybrid renewable energy projects
LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) calculations
LCOS (Levelized Cost of Storage) calculations
Techno-economic evaluation of Solar + BESS and Wind + BESS systems
Desired Candidate Profile:
Minimum 10-15 years of experience in renewable energy systems, including Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience in utility-scale BESS design and engineering.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system integration skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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