Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Lead Engineer

Aecom India Pvt Ltd; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior BESS Lead to join our global infrastructure team in India. You will oversee battery energy storage projects, lead cross-disciplinary teams, and ensure safety, performance and timely delivery.

This role requires strong technical leadership, risk management, and collaboration with clients to deliver resilient grid solutions for a better world.

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Power Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation or Renewable Energy Engineering; M.Tech preferred.
• PMP preferred; BESS/OEM safety training, NFPA 855 / fire safety awareness, grid code, EMS/BMS/SCADA and performance testing training desirable.
• Grid-scale BESS project leadership with knowledge of LFP/containerised systems, PCS/MV interfaces, EMS/BMS/SCADA, FSS, performance testing and warranty management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review BESS progress, risks and recovery actions across components and grid interfaces.
• Provide escalation on battery safety, OEM compliance, warranty and tests.
• Coordinate dependencies with Solar/Wind, grid connectivity and energisation plans.
• Review commissioning strategy and readiness from the BESS Site Team Leader.
• Support risk-based decisions for delivery, installation and energised operations.
• Present BESS decision requirements to Program Director and Client.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comm.,

Education

B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Power Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation or Renewable Energy Engineering; M.Tech preferred.

Job description

BESS Lead Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Review BESS progress, risks and recovery actions covering battery containers, PCS, MV systems, auxiliaries, FSS, EMS/BMS/SCADA control interfaces monitored by the BESS Electrical Engineer, and grid interfaces. Provide technical escalation support on battery safety, OEM compliance, warranty, performance tests and availability requirements. Coordinate integration dependencies with Solar/Wind generation, grid connectivity, communication networks and energisation plans. Review commissioning strategy, performance test criteria and HOTO readiness recommendations from the BESS Site Team Leader. Support risk-based decisions for delivery, storage, preservation, installation and energised operations. Present consolidated BESS decision requirements to the Program Director and Client.

Principal Client-Facing Outputs

• BESS risk and integration governance report.
• Performance-test/readiness recommendation.
• Critical OEM/warranty/interface decision note.

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Power Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation or Renewable Energy Engineering; M.Tech preferred.
• PMP preferred; BESS/OEM safety training, NFPA 855 / fire safety awareness, grid code, EMS/BMS/SCADA and performance testing training desirable.
• Grid-scale BESS project leadership with knowledge of LFP/containerised systems, PCS/MV interfaces, EMS/BMS/SCADA, FSS, performance testing and warranty management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

Provide programme-level governance for BESS delivery, integration and performance readiness, ensuring battery safety, OEM interfaces and grid services are addressed through disciplined oversight. PMP preferred; BESS/OEM safety training, NFPA 855 / fire safety awareness, grid code, EMS/BMS/SCADA and performance testing training desirable. Grid-scale BESS project leadership with knowledge of LFP/containerised systems, PCS/MV interfaces, EMS/BMS/SCADA, FSS, performance testing and warranty management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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