BESS Engineer - Chennai, India - Saaki Argus & Averil Consulting

Description

Our client is an leading provider of power transmission solutions in India and abroad. We offer end-to-end services from design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of power transmission infrastructure. We have executed projects in various terrains and challenging environments, including high altitude, desert, coastal and urban areas. We have also diversified into renewable energy, smart grid and digital solutions to cater to the evolving needs of our customers and stakeholders

He / She shall have profound knowledge in fundamental aspects and main characteristics of current battery technologies and relate them to battery parameters (like Round Trip efficiency, Cycle Life, etc.). He/ She should leverage the parameters to arrive at the most optimum sizes of the batteries. Should have deep understanding of Bi-directional inverter operation, control and integration with battery systems. Familiarity with DC/DC converter operation, some experience in designing or modeling power conversion devices is a plus. Should have hands-on experience working on software like MATLAB, HOMER, Dig SILENT, ETAP, PSCAD, etc.,

Roles & Responsibilities of BESS - Engineer:

1. Clear understanding on the different parameters for design & sizing of the batteries as well as the performance guarantees to be provided.

2. Leveraging the parameters to arrive at the most optimum sizes of the batteries

3. Should have deep understanding on Battery Energy Storage System sizing, chemistry selection, performance modelling, lifetime estimation simulations of batteries, degradation and augmentation schedules, visualization of business model (duty cycle). Experience in design of battery system sizing using simulation tools like MATLAB, Homer.

4. Knowledge on different applications of battery systems like power smoothening, ancillary services, peak shifting etc., and determination of battery profile, dispatch optimization for different applications.

5. Knowledge on design & modelling of Hybrid Renewable Energy sources (especially Solar, BESS & Wind). Experience in design of power generation mix for microgrid/hybrid power systems using hybrid energy system simulation tools (Homer Pro, Homer Grid, MATLAB).

6. Designs for DC - or AC- Coupled energy storage systems.

7. Designs for different types of battery enclosure type solutions like cabinet type, container type, building type storage solution. Identify and quantify energy conservation opportunities associated with Batteries / PCS / HVAC / FFS for different enclosure systems.

8. Investigates design factors such as function, durability, performance, efficiency and contractual requirements. Drive the technical due diligence from initial screen until turnover to the project management group for the implementation phase

9. Develop tests, standardized test procedures, and perform product testing, including involvement in hands on lab testing during evaluations of prototype systems

10. Analyze operational and test data to troubleshoot and resolve system problems

11. Compare emerging battery technologies and competing energy storage technologies identifying their strong and weak points.

12. Latest technology evaluation on storage, developing and managing technology roadmaps for microgrid applications with integration of grid power/solar power/wind power/DG set/storage etc.,

13. Knowledge on manufacturing & quality process of various battery technologies is a plus. Deep understanding on battery value chain and identify the main challenges at each step

14. Shall have comprehensive knowledge on latest standards on design, testing and validations like IEC 62933, UL9540A, NFPA 855, UL 1973, IEC 62619 etc.,

15. Knowledge of utility grid interconnection standards, such as UL/IEEE standards, IS, European grid codes.

Education & Experience Required:

1. B tech – Electricals and Electronics
2. Minimum 6 to 9+ years of experience in the areas of Renewable Energy Systems like Solar PV, Battery Storage, and Wind Energy Systems.