Cleantech Sector Specialist (Energy Storage)- Fixed Term

ICF Olson; New Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks an Energy Storage Specialist to anchor work across India's battery ecosystem from New Delhi, on-site at client location. The role drives manufacturing strategy for BESS and EV batteries, supports recycling and policy dialogue, and strengthens material access and supply chain resilience.

With 5+ years in energy storage, you will contribute to industrial policy inputs, feasibility studies, and multi-stakeholder engagements while ensuring safe, standards-aligned integration with grid and

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 across manufacturing value chains, policy development and regulatory frameworks, technology localisation initiatives, or energy storage project development.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support Circular Economy & Recycling Pathways: evaluate technology options, infrastructure requirements, and regulatory frameworks for battery recycling and second-life applications.
• Strengthen Raw Material Access & Supply Chain Security: analyse demand for critical minerals and recommend strategies for sourcing, processing, recycling, and supply risk mitigation.
• Provide Industrial Policy & Investment Inputs: support development of fiscal incentives, concessional finance tools, and infrastructure support mechanisms for large-scale battery manufacturing.
• Technical & Project Advisory: contribute to system design, feasibility studies, and due-diligence for BESS projects; inputs on safety, standards, and grid/EV integration.
• Lead Stakeholder Engagement: work with manufacturers, utilities, recyclers, financiers, and government agencies to drive ecosystem development.

Skills

Battery techs

Value-chain economics

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multi-stakeholder engagement

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Strengthen Raw Material Access & Supply Chain Security: Analyse demand for critical minerals and recommend strategies for sourcing, processing, recycling, and supply risk mitigation.
• Provide Industrial Policy & Investment Inputs: Support the development of fiscal incentives, concessional finance tools, and infrastructure support mechanisms to enable large-scale battery manufacturing.
• 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.
• 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.

Working at ICF

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About ICF

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting‑edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future.