Lead Design - BESS

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  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Job Description:Job Title: BESS Lead EngineerExperience: 8–12 YearsJob DescriptionTechnical 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).

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