Senior BESS Electrical Engineer – Design, Install & Commission

Worley; al-Wusta; On-site; OMR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking an Electrical professional to supervise the Battery Energy Storage System installation, integration and commissioning in Oman. The role includes BMS and safety verifications, and witnessing performance tests to validate power, energy, and round-trip efficiency.

Ideal candidates have owner’s engineer or Lender’s technical adviser exposure on large renewable projects, including BESS, IPP PPAs, and 132 kV grid interfaces within the GCC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; 8+ years in Battery Energy Storage System design, integration and commissioning.
• Familiarity with IEC 62933-2-1 BESS performance testing standards and BESS safety.
• 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) that reached Commercial Operation Date within the last ten years.
• Owner’s Engineer experience on at least one BESS project of at least 100 MWh including commissioning and performance testing oversight.
• Experience with Independent Power Projects (IPPs) under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a national or regional off-taker.
• Design review or construction supervision experience on grid substation and transmission interconnection works (132 kV+).
• Regional experience in the Sultanate of Oman and/or GCC preferred; familiarity with Oman Local regulation and Grid Code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of BESS installation, integration and commissioning, including BMS and fire/thermal safety verification.
• Witness BESS Performance Test (Power Rating, Energy Capacity, Round-Trip Efficiency) and support Plant Reliability Run verification.

Skills

Battery Energy Storage System design

Electrical engineering

Project experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Worley is seeking an Electrical professional to supervise the Battery Energy Storage System installation, integration and commissioning in Oman. The role includes BMS and safety verifications, and witnessing performance tests to validate power, energy, and round-trip efficiency.

Ideal candidates have owner’s engineer or Lender’s technical adviser exposure on large renewable projects, including BESS, IPP PPAs, and 132 kV grid interfaces within the GCC.