Battery Sizing and Design

Battery Sizing and Design (BESS) Engineer

Delhi, -, India

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UKIMEA Region

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BESS Engineer - Battery Sizing and Design (Large-Scale Battery Storage Projects)

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The Opportunity

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.

Location: Gurgaon

Qualifications

• 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.

What we offer

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs

Different people, shared values.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

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What happens next?

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