Senior / Lead Engineer - Battery Energy Storage System

We invite you to bring your ingenuity and enthusiasm to play an important role in delivering high quality, innovative electrical engineering solutions of the future. To succeed in this role, you must have a bachelors or master’s degree in electrical engineering and a track of record in working as part of a project team and as an expert. Are you our new Battery Energy Storage System Specialist, Energy Systems team?

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies, and people around the world.

Become part of our team for DK team.

As our new BESS specialist, you will be part of Ramboll’s DK Energy Systems team in Chennai. You will support our Ramboll offices to execute energy storage business and will be responsible for the delivery of our work and support the growth of the energy transition. If you enjoy challenging and finding efficient and novel ways to tackle unfamiliar engineering problems, then you will thrive here. If you believe that a design team can become more than the sum of its parts through effective communication, then you will fit in well.

Your Responsibilities as BESS Specialist

• Review load profiles and Engineer Battery Energy Storage Systems to meet project goals.
• Clear understanding on the different parameters for design, selection, and sizing of the batteries as well leveraging the parameters to arrive at the most optimum sizes of the batteries.
• Should have deep understanding on Battery Energy Storage System design, 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.
• 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.
• Develop battery container layouts and coordinate with electrical, civil and PV engineering team for complete packages for installation.
• Develop single-line and three-line diagrams with required electrical details for the battery system in accordance with local codes and requirements.
• Model energy storage system performance, coordinate, obtain and integrate BMS, EMS and SCADA designs for the battery system from third party monitoring companies.  
• Understand AC Coupled and DC coupled Battery Energy Storage systems
• Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for owners, engineering firms and contractors.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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
• Perform value engineering, engineering studies, prepare detailed estimates, cost analysis and as-built designs.
• 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.)
• 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 modelling power conversion devices is a plus.
• Should have hands-on experience working on software like MATLAB, HOMER, Dig SILENT, ETAP, PSCAD etc.,
• 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
• Shall have comprehensive knowledge on latest standards on design, testing and validations like IEC 62933, UL9540A, NFPA 855, UL 1973, IEC 62619 etc.,
• Knowledge of utility grid interconnection standards, such as UL/IEEE standards, IS, European grid codes.

• A degree in electrical engineering, preferably with a specialization in power systems, renewable energy and/or sustainable energy technology.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the areas of Renewable Energy Systems like Solar PV, Battery Storage, Wind Energy Systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in working on (conceptual) designs, simulation and/or deployment of BESS (Battery Energy Storage System)
• Experience with power system simulation tools (PSS®E, DigSilent PowerFactory or similar) and/or microgrid and hybrid energy system simulation tools (Homer Pro, Homer Grid) would be preferred.
• Project management skills and experience in an international, multicultural environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability build client relationships and generate new business opportunities
• Having the following software exposure is preferred
  • Homer Pro
  • Homer Grid
  • PSSE
  • DigSilent, PowerFactory
  • ETAP
  • MATLAB
  • PSCAD

Working at Ramboll

Ramboll is an engineering consulting company employing 16.000 experts in 35 countries, whereof the Offshore Wind group employs of 175 full time staff in 9 offices.

To work at Ramboll means being part of a people organisation and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are focused on knowledge sharing and collaboration across competence areas and geography, and we aim for a strong diversity among our employees. This enables us to solve a broad range of projects, and we firmly believe that cross-collaboration leads to creative and longstanding solutions. Thus, the possibilities at Ramboll are many and diverse –we invest a lot in development of people and offer career paths tailored for each individual.

Welcome to our Energy division

Ramboll is at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 1,800 experts in 14 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production and transmission to distribution, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please send your application through our online recruitment system by clicking the link ‘apply’ below. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

All applications will be processed continuously, and you will be invited for an initial interview if we think there may be a match. We kindly ask you to apply for the position through our online recruitment system where your personal data are stored properly.