BESS Design Engineer

Aelius Consultants Delhi; New Delhi, Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aelius Consultants Delhi is seeking an experienced electrical design professional with deep knowledge of BESS, battery systems, and grid integration to support projects across Solar+BESS and Wind+BESS. The role involves reviewing SLDs, equipment specs, and design calculations, with travel to sites as required.

Candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD, ETAP, and PVSyst, and familiar with Indian grid requirements and standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in BESS, electrical design, renewable energy, or power systems.
• Strong knowledge of Battery Container, BMS, PCS, EMS/PPC and BESS grid integration.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, ETAP, and PVSyst; DIgSILENT/PSCAD knowledge is a plus.

Skills

Electrical design

BESS knowledge

Grid integration

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Regulatory understanding

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PVSyst

DIgSILENT/PSCAD

Job description

• 810 years of relevant experience in BESS, Electrical Design, Renewable Energy or Power Systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Battery Container, BMS, PCS, EMS/PPC and BESS Grid Integration.
• Experience in Solar + BESS and/or Wind + BESS projects; Hybrid/FDRE/RTC experience will be an advantage.
• Ability to evaluate new battery technologies, PCS, EMS/PPC and other BESS BoP equipment.
• Strong knowledge of transformers, HT/MV switchgear, cables, protection, earthing and SCADA.
• Ability to prepare/review SLDs, equipment specifications, design calculations and BOQ/BOM.
• Good understanding of Indian grid requirements, CEA/CERC/IEGC/CTUIL/MOP requirements and applicable international BESS standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP and PVSyst; knowledge of DIgSILENT/PSCAD/PSSE or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, technical evaluation, documentation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Project and Regulatory functions.
• Project/site-based travel may be required depending on project requirements.