Cleantech Sector Specialist Energy Storage - Fixed Term

ICF Next; New Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Next is seeking an Energy Storage Specialist to anchor work across India’s battery ecosystem, focusing on BESS, EV batteries, raw material sourcing, recycling, and policy measures. The role supports domestic manufacturing scale-up and strengthens India’s position in global battery value chains.

The position is New Delhi on-site at client location, requiring a Master’s in Engineering/Technology and at least 5 years in energy storage with exposure to manufacturing, policy, localisation or

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology (Electrical/Battery/Energy Engineering/Energy Management preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in energy storage with exposure to manufacturing, policy, localisation, or project implementation.
• Experience in energy storage technologies, siting considerations, standards, and project economics.

Responsibilities

• Lead BESS & EV Battery Manufacturing Strategy: develop roadmaps for manufacturing across BESS, cells, packs, BMS, EMS, PCS and related components.
• Support Circular Economy & Recycling Pathways: evaluate tech options and regulatory frameworks for recycling and second-life applications.
• Strengthen Raw Material Access & Supply Chain Security: analyze demand for minerals and strategies for sourcing, processing, recycling and risk mitigation.
• Provide Industrial Policy & Investment Inputs: assist in developing fiscal incentives and infrastructure support for large-scale manufacturing.
• Technical & Project Advisory: contribute to feasibility studies, due-diligence, safety standards and grid/EV integration.
• Lead Stakeholder Engagement: collaborate with manufacturers, utilities, recyclers, financiers and government agencies.

Skills

Manufacturing value chains

Policy development and regulatory

Technology localisation initiatives

Energy storage project development

Storage technologies knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology

Job description

Job Description

The Energy Storage Specialist will anchor work across India’s emerging battery ecosystem, including BESS, EV batteries, raw material sourcing, recycling, circular economy models, and investment‑related policy measures. The role aims to support domestic manufacturing scale‑up and strengthen India’s position in global battery value chains.

Location: New Delhi (on‑site at client location)

Qualification: Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology (Electrical/Battery/Energy Engineering/Energy Management preferred)

Experience: Minimum 5 years in energy storage with exposure to manufacturing, policy, localisation, or project implementation

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Lead BESS & EV Battery Manufacturing Strategy: Develop strategic insights and roadmaps for manufacturing across BESS, battery cells, packs, BMS, EMS, PCS, power electronics, and related ecosystem components.


• 2. Support Circular Economy & Recycling Pathways: Evaluate technology options, infrastructure requirements, and regulatory frameworks for battery recycling and second‑life applications. Promote industry‑policy dialogue on recycling standards and EPR requirements.


• 3. Strengthen Raw Material Access & Supply Chain Security: Analyse demand for critical minerals and recommend strategies for sourcing, processing, recycling, and supply risk mitigation.


• 4. Provide Industrial Policy & Investment Inputs: Support the development of fiscal incentives, concessional finance tools, and infrastructure support mechanisms to enable large‑scale battery manufacturing.


• 5. Technical & Project Advisory: Contribute to system design, feasibility studies, and due‑diligence efforts for BESS projects. Provide inputs on safety, standards, and integration with the grid or EV systems.


• 6. Lead Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with manufacturers, utilities, recyclers, financiers, and government agencies to drive ecosystem development.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Experience in the following areas:

• Manufacturing value chains


• Policy development and regulatory frameworks


• Technology localisation initiatives


• Energy storage project development or implementation


• Strong knowledge of energy storage technologies, siting considerations, standards, and project economics.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of battery technologies and manufacturing processes


• Familiarity with value‑chain economics and lifecycle modelling


• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills


• Ability to manage multi‑stakeholder engagements

Please note that this is fixed term role for period of 2 years contingent upon winning the bid.

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