Energy Storage Systems Lead — Grid, BESS & PV Integration

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. in the Gulf region seeks an Energy Storage Technical Leader to apply EPRI expertise to cost effective, reliable, and safe utility-scale BESS, solar PV, and hybrids.

You will guide design, inspection, and commissioning with utilities, developers, EPCs, and off takers. You will review designs, validate performance, assess standards compliance, and lead site visits while communicating findings to technical and executive audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or power systems engineering.
• 10+ years in design, inspection, commissioning, or operation of utility-scale solar PV and BESS; 5+ years in BESS.
• Experience with standards and grid codes (UL, NFPA, IEC, ISO).
• Exposure to applied research in BESS or solar via modeling or testing.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize BESS designs: architecture, sizing, equipment, controls, and safety.
• Review PV and hybrid (PV plus BESS) designs, including interconnection.
• Assess specifications, layouts, equipment selection, and plant configurations for cost and efficiency.
• Validate performance, yield, and dispatch models and propose corrections.
• Evaluate EPC deliverables, test plans, FAT, and SAT.
• Identify risks and recommend technical improvements.
• Conduct site visits and support inspections and commissioning.
• Track regional project activity and engage stakeholders.
• Communicate findings to technical and executive audiences.
• Develop replicable solutions that improve plant affordability, reliability, performance, safety, and circularity.
• Represent EPRI research at technical conferences and in meetings with stakeholders and member companies.

Skills

BESS & PV design

HV/MV systems

Control strategies (AGC)

Performance modeling

Technical communication

Regional/global best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical/power systems

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. in the Gulf region seeks an Energy Storage Technical Leader to apply EPRI expertise to cost effective, reliable, and safe utility-scale BESS, solar PV, and hybrids.

You will guide design, inspection, and commissioning with utilities, developers, EPCs, and off takers. You will review designs, validate performance, assess standards compliance, and lead site visits while communicating findings to technical and executive audiences.