Senior Power Systems Engineer
On-siteBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Summary
Develop and own electrical designs for assigned subsystems within multi-MW energy storage products, including battery systems, power conversion systems, medium-voltage transformers, and safety equipment. Prepare technical documentation, collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives, and support system integration activities. Perform and review electrical studies such as short circuit analysis, protection sizing, and arc flash analysis while evaluating applicable standards for compliance. Work with suppliers to select components and incorporate feedback from regional teams into product improvements. Independently execute engineering tasks for New Product Introduction projects and support prototype builds and hardware validation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering (Full Time) or equivalent
- 4-7 years of proven experience in Electrical Power Systems Design in Renewables (Solar, Wind, Hydro, BESS), Power Generation, or related industries
- Working knowledge of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) design, including component selection such as breakers, fuses and relays for DC and AC circuits, understanding of system architecture, site layout, functional safety analyses, auxiliary load estimation and battery sizing/configuration management
- Experience in the selection of electrical components and associated interfaces including Batteries, Inverters, Inverter-duty Transformers, BMS, EMS, Low Voltage AC/DC switchgear and cabling systems, ensuring compliance with IEC, NEC and IEEE design standards
- Working knowledge of industry standards such as NFPA 70, IEC 60364, UL 9540, and IEC 62933
- Should have experience preparing Power Flow Arrangements, Single Line Diagrams (SLD), and Control Schematics
- Able to perform electrical studies as part of system design, including short circuit analysis, protection sizing, protection coordination, harmonic analysis, and arc flash analysis
- Possessing strong problem-solving skills
- Effective communication abilities for collaborative engagement with cross-functional teams and clients
- Capacity to work with global teams across diverse backgrounds and time zones
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in New Product Development process and Systems Engineering, preferably in the Battery Energy Storage industry, is preferred
- Experience in MATLAB Simulink or EMTP-RV is preferred
- Basic knowledge of industrial control philosophies and communication protocols
- Familiar with DFMEA process and RCA techniques
- Experience in tools like JAMA, Jira, and TestRail is preferred
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