BESS Team lead

AECOM; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM leads as Team Leader - BESS (PgD) for PMO, coordinating PMC monitoring and governance of utility-scale BESS from installation through commissioning and handover. You will ensure progress, quality, safety, and energization readiness.

Responsibilities include leading BESS package execution with OEMs/contractors, EMS/BMS/SCADA integration, and risk/status reporting to PMO leadership. PMP/BESS knowledge is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Power Electronics, E&I, or Renewable Energy Engineering.
• M.Tech is preferred.
• PMP and BESS/OEM safety certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate BESS package execution with OEMs, contractors, and client teams.
• Monitor installation of battery containers, PCS, transformers, MV switchgear, HVAC, fire protection systems, and auxiliaries.
• Oversee EMS/BMS/SCADA integration, commissioning, and performance testing activities.
• Track project schedule, quality, HSE compliance, delivery milestones, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate energization and commissioning readiness across all technical disciplines.
• Provide status reports, risk assessments, and handover recommendations to PMO leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

PMO oversight

Stakeholder management

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical

M.Tech preferred

Tools

EMS/SCADA

Job description

Team Leader - BESS (PgD) | PMO

Role:

Project Lead / PMC Monitoring & Governance

Job Summary:

Lead PMC monitoring and coordination of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from installation through commissioning, integration, performance testing, and handover (HOTO). Ensure project progress, quality, safety, schedule adherence, risk management, and readiness for energization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate BESS package execution with OEMs, contractors, and client teams.
• Monitor installation of battery containers, PCS, transformers, MV switchgear, HVAC, fire protection systems, and auxiliaries.
• Oversee EMS/BMS/SCADA integration, commissioning, and performance testing activities.
• Track project schedule, quality, HSE compliance, delivery milestones, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate energization and commissioning readiness across all technical disciplines.
• Provide status reports, risk assessments, and handover recommendations to PMO leadership.

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Power Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, or Renewable Energy Engineering.
• M.Tech preferred.
• PMP and BESS/OEM safety certifications desirable.

Experience Required:

• Proven leadership experience in grid-scale BESS construction, commissioning, and performance testing.
• Strong knowledge of battery systems, PCS/MV equipment, EMS/BMS/SCADA, fire safety systems, and grid integration.

Client Deliverables:

• BESS status & risk reports.
• Energization and performance test readiness reports.
• Handover (HOTO) and project closeout reports.