Principal Engineer - BESS (Renewables)

Overview

Principal Engineer specializing in BESS (Renewables) for the Energy team in India.

What you'll do

• Lead electrical design for BESS and renewable projects across FEED, detailed design, and assurance.
• Design BESS balance of plant (BOP) systems.
• Develop grid connection solutions (11kV–400kV) for energy storage and renewables.
• Undertake FEED and planning/design for energy storage systems, including grid connections, control, and metering.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver solutions.
• Support bidding, project management, and quality management.

What you'll need

• Previous experience in consultancy, contractor, equipment manufacturer, or electrical utility in the energy sector.
• Experience as FEED designer, detailed designer, or owner’s engineer role.
• Understanding of renewable generation and energy storage technology, including battery storage types and chemistries.
• Experience designing MV or HV grid connections, metering, and control requirements for battery storage installations.
• Knowledge of grid connection requirements for renewables and energy storage, including G99, G100, and grid code requirements for transmission assets.
• Professional understanding of electrical plant items and control systems such as transformers, cables, circuit breakers, and HV Protection & Control.
• B. Tech or Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline.

Details

• Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India.
• Work includes mostly UK and Ireland projects, plus some global projects.