BESS Lead

AECOM; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a BESS Lead to oversee delivery progress, risk management and recovery actions for battery energy storage systems, including containers, PCS, MV systems, and interconnections. You will coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs and client teams to ensure safety, compliance and timely project completion.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in power/renewables, 5+ years in utility-scale BESS, and experience across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in power, renewable energy, transmission or energy storage projects.
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience with utility-scale BESS projects.
• Experience supporting design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Experience managing interfaces among OEMs, EPC contractors, utilities and grid operators.

Responsibilities

• Review BESS delivery progress and monitor risk mitigation and recovery actions across components and systems.
• Provide governance on safety, compliance, warranties, testing and asset availability.
• Coordinate integration between BESS, renewables, transmission, and grid infrastructure.
• Review commissioning strategies, testing criteria and acceptance procedures.
• Lead risk-based decisions on design, procurement, manufacturing, installation and operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, grid codes and contract obligations.
• Facilitate coordination among EPCs, OEMs, Owner's Engineer and client representatives.
• Elevate critical issues affecting milestones, safety or performance.
• Present risk, readiness and integration findings to leadership.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Battery energy storage

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related

Master's degree preferred

Professional certifications in PM, Energy Storage or Power Systems

Tools

SCADA

EMS/BMS interfaces

OEM/EPC coordination tools

Job description

• Primary Location: IN - Ahmedabad Metro - 3rd Floor, Ka

Company Description

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Job Description

Position Overview:

AECOM is looking for the position of BESS Lead, the position will review overall BESS delivery progress and monitor risk mitigation and recovery actions across battery containers, PCS, MV systems, auxiliary equipment, Fire Suppression Systems (FSS), EMS/BMS/SCADA interfaces, and grid integration activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review overall BESS delivery progress and monitor risk mitigation and recovery actions across battery containers, PCS, MV systems, auxiliary equipment, Fire Suppression Systems (FSS), EMS/BMS/SCADA interfaces, and grid integration activities.
• Provide technical governance and escalation support on battery safety, OEM compliance, warranty obligations, performance guarantees, testing requirements, and asset availability targets.
• Coordinate integration dependencies between BESS, renewable generation assets, transmission infrastructure, communication networks, and energization schedules.
• Review commissioning strategies, performance test criteria, acceptance procedures, and HOTO (Hand Overtake Over) readiness recommendations proposed by site teams and OEMs.
• Support key risk-based decisions related to BESS design, procurement, manufacturing, transportation, installation, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, grid code requirements, contract obligations, and project governance frameworks.
• Facilitate technical coordination among EPC contractors, OEMs, Owner's Engineer, client representatives, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor performance and readiness indicators and elevate critical issues impacting project milestones, commercial outcomes, safety, or operational performance.
• Lead governance reviews for major technical decisions related to battery technology, interfaces, control systems, and operational performance.
• Present consolidated BESS risks, opportunities, recommendations, and decision requirements to the Program Director and Client leadership team.

Principal Client-Facing Outputs

• BESS Risk, Readiness & Integration Governance Report.
• BESS Commissioning and Operational Readiness Assessment.
• Performance Test Strategy and Acceptance Recommendations.
• Critical OEM, Warranty, Safety, and Interface Decision Papers.
• Executive-Level BESS Status and Risk Dashboard.
• Grid Integration and Energization Readiness Review.
• Major Technical Change and Escalation Recommendations.
• Utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Grid integration and renewable energy systems
• Battery safety and risk management
• OEM and EPC contractor management
• Commissioning and performance testing
• SCADA, EMS, and BMS integration
• Program governance and stakeholder management
• Technical due diligence and decision-making
• Contract and warranty management
• Executive reporting and client engagement

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Professional certifications in Project Management, Energy Storage, or Power Systems are advantageous.

Additional Information

Preferred Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in power, renewable energy, transmission, or energy storage projects.
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience with utility-scale BESS projects.
• Proven experience supporting projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
• Experience managing interfaces among OEMs, EPC contractors, utilities, and grid operators.
• Familiarity with international standards and best practices related to battery safety, grid compliance, and energy storage systems.

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