Commissioning Engineer ( BESS PMC)

AECOM; Mumbai, Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Mumbai is seeking a Commissioning Engineer – BESS PMC to support pre-energization, commissioning, integration testing, and performance testing for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects. You will monitor readiness and witness testing across electrical, control, and auxiliary systems.

Role involves coordinating with QA/QC, HSE, Grid, Electrical, Contractor, OEM, and Client teams; ensuring procedures and test criteria are met; and delivering commissioning reports and

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, or Power Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in commissioning electrical systems, BESS projects, PCS systems, MV networks, SCADA systems, or utility infrastructure.
• Certifications in Testing & Commissioning, Electrical Safety, Relay Testing, or SCADA/Grid Code training are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review commissioning procedures, test plans, energization sequences and prerequisites.
• Witness tests for PCS, transformers, MV switchgear, and protection systems.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with QA/QC, HSE, Grid, Electrical, Contractor, OEM, and Client teams.
• Prepare commissioning dossiers, punch-point closure, and handover readiness reports.

Skills

BESS commissioning

Electrical testing

MV systems

Protection & relay testing

EMS/BMS/SCADA integration

System functional testing

Energization planning

Performance testing

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Job Description

Commissioning Engineer BESS PMC

The Commissioning Engineer – BESS PMC will support pre-energization, commissioning, integration testing, and performance testing activities for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects. The role is responsible for monitoring commissioning readiness and witnessing testing activities across electrical, control, and auxiliary systems.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Planning & Readiness

• Review commissioning procedures, test plans, energization sequences, OEM prerequisites, and performance-test requirements.
• Monitor readiness of systems, documentation, and resources for commissioning.
• Support commissioning and energization planning activities.

Testing & Witnessing

• Witness PCS, transformer, MV switchgear, auxiliary system, protection, interlock, and system-functional tests.
• Monitor BMS, EMS, and SCADA test interfaces in coordination with the Electrical Engineer.
• Verify compliance with approved procedures and test criteria.

Interface Coordination

• Coordinate commissioning activities with QA/QC, HSE, Grid, Electrical, Contractor, OEM, and Client teams.
• Monitor test dependencies and interface completion requirements.
• Track test exceptions and retest requirements.

Reporting & Documentation

• Monitor punch-point closure and commissioning dossier completion.
• Maintain readiness records for performance testing and handover.
• Provide commissioning findings and readiness recommendations.

Qualifications

Education

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, or Power Engineering.

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in commissioning electrical systems, BESS projects, PCS systems, MV networks, SCADA systems, or utility infrastructure.
• Experience with functional testing, interlocks, energization, and performance testing.

Certifications

• Testing & Commissioning Training preferred.
• Electrical Safety Training preferred.
• Relay Testing Certification preferred.
• SCADA and Grid Code Compliance Training desirable.

Technical Skills

• BESS Commissioning
• Electrical Testing
• MV Systems
• Protection & Relay Testing
• EMS/BMS/SCADA Integration
• System Functional Testing
• Energization Planning
• Performance Testing

Principal Client-Facing Deliverables

• Commissioning & Energization Readiness Tracker
• Test Witness Reports
• Deviation & Punch List Reports
• Performance Testing Readiness Reports
• HOTO Dossier Readiness Inputs

Department:

Construction & Site Engineering

Function:

Renewable Energy Projects (BESS) | PMC Services

Reports To:

Construction Manager / Team Leader – BESS PMC

Role Category:

Commissioning Engineering / PMC Monitoring & Governance