Energy Storage Lead: Grid-Scale BESS & PV Expert

EPRI; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EPRI Gulf Energy Research in the United Arab Emirates seeks an Energy Storage Technical Leader to apply EPRI expertise to cost‑effective, reliable utility‑scale battery storage, solar PV, and hybrid plants across the Gulf region. The role requires strong design, inspection, commissioning, and grid‑integration experience and the ability to engage developers, EPCs, utilities, and off-takers.

Key responsibilities include reviewing BESS designs, PV and hybrid configurations, evaluating

Qualifications

• 10+ years in design, inspection, commissioning, or operation of utility-scale solar PV and BESS
• 5+ years in BESS specifically
• Experience with international standards and local grid codes (UL, NFPA, IEC, ISO)
• Exposure to applied R&D in BESS or solar via modeling/testing

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize BESS designs: architecture, sizing, controls, safety
• Review PV and hybrid designs, including interconnection
• Evaluate EPC deliverables, test plans, FAT, and SAT
• Validate performance, yield, and dispatch models; propose corrections
• Conduct site visits and support inspections and commissioning
• Develop replicable solutions to improve affordability, reliability, safety, and circularity
• Represent EPRI at technical conferences and meetings with stakeholders
• Track regional project activity and engage stakeholders

Skills

BESS design

PV design

Hybrid plants

HV/MV systems

SCADA & plant controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical/power systems engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PVSyst

Homer

FAT/SAT processes

Job description

EPRI Gulf Energy Research in the United Arab Emirates seeks an Energy Storage Technical Leader to apply EPRI expertise to cost‑effective, reliable utility‑scale battery storage, solar PV, and hybrid plants across the Gulf region. The role requires strong design, inspection, commissioning, and grid‑integration experience and the ability to engage developers, EPCs, utilities, and off-takers.

Key responsibilities include reviewing BESS designs, PV and hybrid configurations, evaluating