Battery Sizing and Design (BESS) Engineer

• We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated BESS Engineer to join our expanding team in the field of large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The ideal candidate shall possess a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in battery sizing, design, and the integration of essential components within large-scale energy storage systems. As a vital member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal sizing, design, and performance of battery systems and work closely with the renewable energy and green molecules team to meet client requirements and comply with industry standards w.r.t. standlone BESS systems and integrated energy systems. Is this role right for you? 
• You will be responsible for Design and size battery systems for large-scale energy storage projects, ensuring compatibility with electrical grid requirements and optimal system performance over its lifespan and will provide technical expertise during the stages of project planning, procurement, installation, and commissioning. Support project managers with technical assessments, documentation, and troubleshooting. 
  
• Regulatory and statutory compliances: Ensure all battery storage systems meet national and international standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines. Conduct failure analysis and recommend improvements for enhanced system reliability and safety.  Stay updated on the latest industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in BESS and energy storage. Apply this knowledge to refine designs and methodologies
• You will be responsible for preparing detailed Requests for Proposals (RFP). Draft techno-commercial contracts relevant to BESS and conduct due diligence of manufacturing facilities for BESS and will perform simulations and calculations to assess battery sizing for various applications (e.g., peak shaving, load shifting, frequency regulation).  You will collaborate with multidisciplinary upstream team on renewable energy and downstream team on hydrogen and derivatives to design and integrate other components of the BESS, including power conversion systems (PCS), energy management systems (EMS), thermal management, and protection devices.
• You will be responsible for Conducting performance analyses of battery cells, modules, and systems, utilizing software tools for battery modelling and simulation to enhance performance and longevity.

Qualifications and Experience:-

• Total 6-8 Years (relevant experience in battery sizing, design, and integration for large-scale battery storage projects, with a good understanding of the latest battery technologies such as lithium-ion, lead-acid, flow, sodium-ion, zinc-air, nickel-cadmium and solid-state batteries) with B. Tech Electrical) / Masters (specialization in Power Systems or Control Engineering)
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of electrical components such as battery management systems (BMS), inverters, chargers, and protection relays.
• Familiarization with various battery technologies like LFP, NMC, LTO etc accompanied with the flow batteries. Be familiar with energy management systems (EMS) and SCADA with battery modelling and degradation analysis previous experience in LTA/OE assignments with power electronics inverter control 
  
• Understanding electrical safety standards and grid codes. Possess knowledge of battery lifecycle management, performance optimization and recyclability with experience in Homer, PVSyst,  Plexos, Python will be added advantage. 

Location:-

• Gurgaon, Haryana.

Company Overview:-

Arup is a UK-headquartered independent firm of Designers, Planners, Engineers, Consultants, and Technical Specialists offering a broad range of professional services. With 90 offices in 35 countries, our 15,000 staff offer a broad range of professional services and through our work, we make a positive difference in the world. Due to continued business growth and increasing client demand in response to the urgent need to decarbonize the economy of India, Arup is seeking a senior engineer to support the delivery of renewable energy (Solar & Wind) projects. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Renewable Energy Engineer to join our growing team in the Delhi / Mumbai office