Energy Storage - Technical Leader

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

Job Title:

Energy Storage - Technical Leader

Location:

EPRI Gulf Energy Research

Job Summary and Description:

EPRI is seeking an Energy Storage Technical Leader to apply EPRI research and expertise to cost effective, reliable, and safe utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS), solar PV, and hybrid plants across the Gulf region and beyond. The role requires strong experience in design, construction inspection, commissioning, and grid integration, with the ability to engage developers, EPCs, utilities, and off takers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and optimize BESS designs: architecture, sizing, equipment, augmentation, controls, and safety
• Review PV and hybrid (PV plus BESS) designs, including interconnection
• Assess specifications, layouts, equipment selection, and plant configurations against relevant standards and for cost and efficiency
• Validate performance, yield, and dispatch models (e.g. PVsyst, Homer) and propose corrections
• Evaluate EPC deliverables, test plans, engineering studies, FAT, and SAT
• Identify risks and recommend technical improvements
• Conduct site visits and support inspections and commissioning
• Track regional project activity and engage key stakeholders
• Communicate findings to technical and executive audiences through reports and deliverables
• 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

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or power systems engineering; Master’s preferred

Experience:

• 10+ years in design, inspection, commissioning, or operation of utility-scale solar PV and BESS, of which 5+ years in BESS is a must; wind experience is a plus
• Multiple demonstrable projects with a developer, EPC, inspection and commissioning provider, or utility
• Evaluating compliance with international standards and local grid codes (UL, NFPA, IEC, ISO)
• Exposure to applied research in BESS or solar through technology, modeling, or testing

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of BESS, PV, and hybrid plant design
• Familiarity with HV/MV systems, lines, substations, SCADA, and plant controls
• Experience with plant control strategies (e.g. AGC, curtailment, storage dispatch)
• Competence in interpreting performance models and system studies
• Clear written and verbal communication for technical and executive audiences
• Regional focus with ability to apply global best practices

Additional Qualification: Must be eligible to obtain visas for travel within the GCC, China, the EU, and the United States.

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