Principal Engineer - BESS (Renewables)

Aecom2; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Engineer-BESS (Renewables) to drive electrical design for energy storage and renewable projects in India, collaborating with global teams on FEED and detailed design. You’ll shape BOP systems, grid connections, controls, and metering, while supporting bids and QA in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a B. Tech/Master of Engineering and have 10–14 years of experience in energy storage/renewables, with proficiency in various software tools and grid codes.

Qualifications

• FEED designer or owner's engineer with energy storage and renewables experience.
• Knowledge of MV/HV grid connections and grid codes.
• Experience with energy storage grid connections and BESS projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for BESS and renewables (FEED, detailed design, assurance).
• Design BESS balance of plant (BOP) systems and grid connection solutions (11kV-400kV).
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients to deliver innovative solutions.
• Support bidding, project and quality management.

Skills

FEED design

Detailed design

Owner's engineer

Grid connection knowledge

Renewables experience

Energy storage tech

Education

B. Tech/Master of Engineering

Tools

HOMER

AutoCAD

EnergyPro

CYMCAP

Cableizer

ETAP

DigSILENT

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

We are seeking a Principal Engineer-BESS (Renewables) to join our Energy team in India. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer to contribute to impactful Energy projects across global offices and continue developing their technical expertise in a supportive, high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for BESS and renewable projects (FEED, detailed design, assurance).
• Design the BESS balance of plant (BOP) systems.
• Develop grid connection solutions (11kV-400kV) for energy storage and renewables.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients to deliver innovative solutions.
• Work on large projects and frameworks with renewable energy generation developers, mostly in UK and Ireland but also with some global projects.
• Undertake Front End Engineering Design (FEED), design for planning, feasibility studies etc. of energy storage systems including associated grid connections, control and metering.
• Support the team with bidding, project and quality management.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Requirements

• Previous experience with consultancy, contractor, equipment manufacturer or electrical utility in the energy sector. Suitable experience as FEED designer, detailed design or owner's engineer role.
• A good understanding of both renewable generation and energy storage technology in general and, in particular, battery storage technology of all types and chemistries.
• Experience designing the MV or HV grid connection, metering, control requirements etc. associated with battery storage installations, including BESS collocated with renewable energy generation.
• Knowledge of grid connection requirements for renewable generation and energy storage, including G99, G100 and grid code requirements for transmission connected assets.
• Good understanding of electrical plant items and control systems such as transformers, cables, circuit breakers, HV Protection & Control.
• Good team player with a client-focused mindset and customer facing skills.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• B. Tech/ Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 10-14 Years (Exposure to outside India projects preferably UK, USA, Canad, Middle East & ANZ region )
• Software: HOMER, Microsoft Excel
• An understanding of Project management (incl. budget, time and quality).
• Experience of multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Experience of design & site construction review.
• The role is focused on energy storage, but knowledge of grid connection considerations will be advantageous.
• Professional registration is desirable (e.g., Chartered Engineer or working toward it).
• Experience with software tools (AutoCAD, EnergyPro, CYMCAP, Cableizer, Autodesk Construction Cloud, ETAP, DigSILENT.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies (Hybrid systems-grid forming inverters, LDES and alternative battery technology).

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About AECOMAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

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