Lead Design - BESS

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Lead Design Engineer for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Abu Dhabi. Candidates should have 8-15 years of experience in electrical engineering, particularly with BESS, battery safety, and inverter systems. Responsibilities include engineering design, project coordination, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required, along with expertise in MATLAB and ETAP.
Lead Design - BESS

LNT/LD-B/1609536



REN-Renewables ICAbu Dhabi, UAE









Posted On


20 Jan 2026






End Date


19 Jul 2026






Required Experience


8 - 15 Years













Skills




Knowledge & Posting Location



ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING


DESIGN CALCULATIONS


ENGINEERING DESIGN





Minimum Qualification



BACHELOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (BEE)











Job Description



Job Title: BESS Lead Engineer


Experience: 8–12 Years





Job Description


Technical Expertise



Strong working knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including:

Battery chemistry
Duty cycling and performance metrics (Round Trip Efficiency, Cycle Life, etc.)
Design optimization for efficiency and reliability
Battery safety
Battery inverter systems

Proven project engineering and delivery experience in energy storage projects within engineering or consulting environments.
Preferred experience in performing system studies.
Familiarity with DC/DC converter operation.
Knowledge of hybrid renewable energy system design, including:

Solar PV
Wind energy systems
Battery storage

Hands‑on experience with:

MATLAB Simulink
ETAP

Competence in:

Battery system design
Inverter design
Integration with MV/HV substations

Working knowledge of:

MATLAB Script
Simulink
HOMER
ETAP

Strong understanding of control logic and simulation.
Knowledge of:

Panel architecture
Heat ventilation
Temperature rise calculations

Strong understanding of battery inverter logics and operation modes (VAR mode, PF mode, etc.).




Engineering & Analytical Skills



Experience in root cause analysis and providing effective solutions.
Ability to develop ideas, contribute to value engineering, and deliver cost‑optimized designs with high performance and reliability.
Capable of preparing technical specifications (including tender specifications) and reviewing tender responses.
Conduct engineering reviews, quality assurance checks, and approve design drawings, reports, and deliverables.
Prepare FAT specifications, test plans, and review/interpret test reports.
Ensure full compliance with Quality and Health & Safety systems, operating within company design management procedures.




Coordination & Project Support



Provide technical advice and installation support during the construction phase.
Coordinate daily with design teams including:

Civil engineers
Instrumentation engineers
CAD technicians

Coordinate inputs from other departments and external groups such as:

Survey/geotechnical teams
Transport teams
Environmental teams

Ensure deliverables are completed within agreed timelines and meet client scope and technical specifications.
Act as a point of contact with vendors/clients during various design phases (as required).