Lead Design BESS

Larsen & Toubro; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates seeks a BESS Lead Engineer with 8-12 years' experience for energy storage projects. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Battery Energy Storage Systems, project engineering, and coordinating with design teams. You will conduct engineering reviews, provide installation support, and ensure compliance with quality and safety procedures. This role requires strong analytical skills and a hands-on approach to technical challenges.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in energy or consulting environments focused on energy storage.
• Proven project engineering and delivery experience.
• Hands-on experience with battery systems, hybrid systems, and inverter design.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering reviews and quality assurance checks.
• Provide technical advice during the construction phase.
• Coordinate with design teams and external groups to ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

DC/DC converter operation

Control logic understanding

Root cause analysis

Value engineering

Technical specifications preparation

MATLAB Simulink

ETAP

Tools

MATLAB

ETAP

HOMER

Job description

Job Title: BESS Lead Engineer

Experience: 8–12 Years

Job Description

Technical 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).