Lead Battery Energy Storage Systems Engineer (BESS)

Worley Parsons; Muscat; On-site; OMR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead supervision of battery energy storage system installations in Oman. The role involves integration, commissioning, BMS verification, and safety system checks, with emphasis on IPP/PPA contexts and large-scale renewable projects in the GCC.

Ideal candidates bring extensive BESS testing knowledge, grid interconnection experience and prior Owner’s Engineer roles on multi-hundred MW renewables, including 132 kV+ interconnections and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 8+ years in battery energy storage system design, integration and commissioning.
• Experience as Owner’s Engineer or equivalent Lender’s Technical Adviser on at least three utility-scale renewable energy projects (Wind and/or Solar PV, each ≥100 MW).
• Familiarity with IEC 62933-2-1 BESS testing standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of BESS installation, integration and commissioning, including BMS and fire/thermal safety systems verification.
• Witness BESS Performance Test (Power Rating, Energy Capacity, Round-Trip Efficiency) and support Plant Reliability Run verification.
• Design review or construction supervision on grid substations and transmission interconnection works (132 kV+).
• Experience with IPP structures under PPA and familiarity with testing, commissioning and performance guarantees.

Skills

BESS experience

IPP/PPAs

Grid interconnection

Commissioning

Owner’s Engineer experience

PPA testing

Substation design review

Regional GCC/Oman experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Worley is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead supervision of battery energy storage system installations in Oman. The role involves integration, commissioning, BMS verification, and safety system checks, with emphasis on IPP/PPA contexts and large-scale renewable projects in the GCC.

Ideal candidates bring extensive BESS testing knowledge, grid interconnection experience and prior Owner’s Engineer roles on multi-hundred MW renewables, including 132 kV+ interconnections and