Senior Analyst- BESS Design Engineering

D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DESRI, based out of Hyderabad, India, is seeking a resourceful professional to join the Design and Engineering team. You will serve as a technical resource for BESS design and commissioning activities, supporting the reliability and performance of DESRI's storage fleet from design through operation.

Responsibilities include reviewing design packages to NFPA 855, NEC 706, and UL 9540/9540A, evaluating battery system architecture, providing QA/QC support, and assisting procurement evaluations for

Qualifications

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering with 2–6 years in BESS design, commissioning, or asset management.
• Knowledge of BESS components: modules, racks, BMS, PCS/inverters, EMS/SCADA, HVAC/chillers, fire suppression, MV transformers, switchgear.
• Familiarity with US codes and standards: NFPA 855, NEC 706, UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 70E, IEEE 80, NERC.

Responsibilities

• Review 30/60/90% BESS design packages and provide technical comments to align with NFPA 855, NEC 706, and UL 9540/9540A requirements.
• Evaluate battery system architecture including rack/module layout, BMS hierarchy, PCS sizing, MV transformer integration, and BOP design.
• Provide BESS/PCS QA/QC support, including inspection, exhibit prep and testing activities.
• Support procurement technical evaluations for battery systems, PCS/inverters, transformers, and switchgear; assess OEM submittals against project specs.

Skills

BESS design & commissioning

NFPA 855 / NEC 706 / UL 9540

BMS/EMS/SCADA knowledge

Commissioning data analysis

Large-format Li-ion systems

Education

B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 13 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 85 renewable energy projects in 24 states.

We are looking for a resourceful and driven professional to join DESRI, based out of the firm’s Hyderabad, India office. The candidate will be a part of Design and Engineering team and will regularly interact with the U.S. and Hyderabad-based teams, as well as external parties. The candidate will be a part of a small, inclusive, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI’s portfolio of wind, solar, and storage projects within a dynamic environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail.

What you'll do

In this role, you will serve as a technical resource for BESS design and commissioning activities, supporting the reliability and performance of DESRI's storage fleet from design through operation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Review 30/60/90% BESS engineering design packages — civil, electrical, and structural and provide technical comments to ensure alignment with NFPA 855, NEC Article 706, and UL 9540/9540A requirements.
• Evaluate battery system architecture, including rack/module layout, BMS hierarchy, PCS sizing, MV transformer integration, and balance-of-plant (BOP) design.
• Provide BESS/PCS QA/QC support, including inspection, technical exhibit prep and testing activities.
• Support procurement technical evaluations for battery systems, PCS/inverters, transformers, and switchgear; assess OEM submittals against project specifications.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should hold –

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering or any relevant field with 2-6 years of experience in BESS design, commissioning, or technical asset management for utility-scale energy storage or solar + storage projects.
• Working knowledge of BESS subcomponents: battery modules and racks, BMS architecture, PCS/inverters, EMS/SCADA systems, HVAC/chiller systems, fire suppression systems, MV transformers, and switchgear.
• Familiarity with relevant US codes and standards: NFPA 855, NEC Article 706, UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 70E, IEEE 80, and NERC reliability standards.
• Experience analysing operational or commissioning data to diagnose system faults or performance deviations in complex electrical systems.
• Hands-on commissioning experience with large-format lithium-ion battery systems, including BMS/PCS/EMS integration, FAT/SAT execution, and capacity testing.