BESS Design Engineer

Cleantech Industry Resources; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy company based in Gujarat is looking for an experienced BESS Design Engineer. This role involves designing battery energy storage systems, developing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 2-3 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, as well as familiarity with industry-standard design software.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in designing BESS systems.
• Strong knowledge of power conversion systems (PCS).
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC, UL).

Responsibilities

• Perform battery sizing and capacity estimation based on project requirements.
• Develop diagrams, load flow studies, and schematics.
• Select appropriate batteries, inverters, and system components.
• Prepare documentation for BESS systems, including design reports and specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of lithium-ion battery technologies

Battery sizing and capacity estimation

Creating Single Line Diagrams (SLD)

Working with battery and inverter technologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Homer

Job description

Cleantech Industry Resources accelerates United States solar, battery storage and EV projects by providing turnkey development as a service including 100% internal systems engineering.

The company deploys a leading team that spun out of the largest solar power producer in the world. This team operates within a sophisticated suite of software to support projects from land origination, through to commercial operation.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced BESS Design Engineer with a background in electrical engineering to support the design and engineering of battery energy storage systems. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in designing and sizing BESS systems, creating Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), and working with battery and inverter technologies for residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale applications.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform battery sizing and capacity estimation based on project requirements (residential, C&I, utility).
• Develop Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), load flow studies, and power system schematics.
• Select appropriate batteries, inverters, and system components (battery modules, racks, PCS, transformers).
• Understand technical specifications for lithium-ion batteries, energy density, DOD, SOC, IR, and other performance parameters.
• Prepare technical documentation for BESS systems, including design reports, layouts, SOPs, RFP, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and Specification.
• Analyse battery degradation and lifecycle to assist in project lifecycle planning.
• Engage with vendors for component sourcing, pricing, and ensuring compliance with design standards.
• Review vendor documentation to match project requirements and integration needs.
• Ensure that all designs comply with international standards and local regulations (e.g., IEEE, IEC, UL).
• Stay updated on industry standards related to energy storage, grid integration, and electrical safety.
• Collaborate with project teams for the implementation of BESS solutions, providing engineering support throughout the project lifecycle

Educational and Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in designing BESS systems.
• Strong knowledge of lithium-ion battery technologies and power conversion systems (PCS).
• Experience in creating Single Line Diagrams (SLD), electrical layouts, and system schematics.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC, UL).

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with industry-standard software for electrical design (e.g., ETAP, AutoCAD, Homer or similar).
• Understanding of energy storage applications in residential, C&I, and utility segments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion.
• Technical understanding of clean energy business processes
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Conditions

The work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Cleantech Industry Resources, we embrace diversity and uphold a strong dedication to establishing an all-encompassing atmosphere for both our staff and associates. Our choices in employment are free from any bias related to race, creed, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical limitations, veteran status, or any other legally safeguarded attributes.