Lead Design - BESS

LNT/LD-B/1609572

REN-Renewables ICRiyadh

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).