BESS Design Manager / DGM - Battery Energy Storage Systems (Solar)

Mepa2z; Delhi; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mepa2z in Delhi seeks an experienced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Manager to lead solution engineering for utility-scale projects and hybrid renewables. The role covers pre-bid proposal development and post-bid detailed engineering and delivery.

The candidate will drive BESS design, sizing, optimization, and integration with Solar PV, Wind, and Hybrid energy systems, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• BE/ME in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 10-15 years of experience in renewable energy systems including Solar PV, Wind, and BESS.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in utility-scale BESS design and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop optimal BESS solutions for utility-scale and hybrid renewable energy projects.
• Perform battery sizing, technology evaluation, and optimization.
• Support techno-commercial proposal preparation and bid submissions.
• Prepare and review technical specs, datasheets, and scope of work documents.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, solar PV, and project execution teams for integration.
• Review engineering deliverables, testing procedures, and commissioning plans.

Skills

BESS expertise

System integration

Renewable energy integration

Education

BE/ME in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

HOMER

HOMER Grid

Fractal

PLEXOS

MATLAB

Job description

Title: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Manager - Solution Engineering

Location: Delhi

Qualification: BE/ME in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.

Experience:

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in renewable energy systems, including Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in utility-scale BESS design and engineering.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Manager to strengthen our BESS Solution Engineering capabilities. The role will be responsible for supporting both pre-bid (proposal and solution development) and post-bid (detailed engineering and project delivery) activities for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects and hybrid renewable energy projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, optimization, engineering, and integration of BESS solutions for standalone and renewable energy applications, including Solar PV, Wind, and Hybrid Energy Systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Bid / Proposal Engineering:

• Develop optimal BESS solutions for utility-scale and hybrid renewable energy projects.
• Perform battery sizing, technology evaluation, and application-specific optimization.
• Support techno-commercial proposal preparation, technical due diligence, and bid submissions.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, datasheets, scope of work documents, and performance guarantees.
• Evaluate battery technologies, power conversion systems, and associated balance-of-system components.
• Conduct energy modelling, dispatch optimization, and performance assessments for various BESS applications.

Detailed Engineering & Project Delivery:

• Prepare and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), layouts, and system architecture for BESS projects.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, solar PV, and project execution teams to ensure seamless integration of the BESS package.
• Support detailed engineering, design validation, equipment selection, and vendor technical evaluations.
• Review engineering deliverables, testing procedures, commissioning plans, and performance validation documents.
• Provide technical support during project execution, commissioning, and handover stages.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, design, installation, testing, and commissioning standards.

Technical Requirements:

Battery & Energy Storage Expertise:

• Strong understanding of battery technologies, chemistry selection, performance characteristics, degradation mechanisms, lifetime modelling, and augmentation strategies.
• Experience in battery sizing and optimization for various applications such as:
• Renewable energy integration
• Peak shaving and load shifting
• Frequency regulation
• Grid support services
• Microgrids and hybrid energy systems
• Ability to evaluate and optimize battery parameters to achieve technically and commercially viable solutions.

Power Conversion & System Integration:

• Profound knowledge of bi-directional inverter operation, controls, and integration with battery systems.
• Good understanding of DC/DC converters and power conversion technologies.
• Experience in selection, sizing, and specification of power conversion equipment.
• Basic understanding of integration and operation of:
• Battery Management Systems (BMS)
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• SCADA Systems

Design & Engineering:

• Preparation and review of:
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Electrical layouts
• Equipment specifications
• Functional and performance requirements
• Understanding of utility-scale BESS architecture and integration with renewable generation assets.

Standards & Compliance:

Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and codes including:

• UL Standards
• IEEE Standards
• IEC Standards
• European Standards
• Indian Standards (IS)

Particularly related to:

• BESS design and safety
• Battery systems
• Power conversion systems
• Installation, testing, validation, and commissioning requirements

Preferred Skills:

Experience with one or more of the following tools will be an advantage:

Energy System & Microgrid Simulation:

• HOMER
• HOMER Grid
• Fractal
• PLEXOS

Power System Studies:

• PSSE
• DIgSILENT PowerFactory
• ETAP

Battery & Energy Modelling:

• MATLAB or equivalent simulation platforms
• Battery sizing and optimization tools
• Performance modelling and degradation analysis tools

Commercial & Economic Analysis:

• Energy modelling for hybrid renewable energy projects
• LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) calculations
• LCOS (Levelized Cost of Storage) calculations
• Techno-economic evaluation of Solar + BESS and Wind + BESS systems

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in renewable energy systems, including Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in utility-scale BESS design and engineering.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system integration skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.