AECOM: Principal Engineer - BESS (Renewables) — Gurugram, HARYANA, India

About AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting business whose employer material describes work involving transport, energy, water and the built environment. Its activities bring together planning, design, engineering, scientific work, and programme or construction management. The organisation's described projects concern the physical systems used by communities, from travel and utilities to buildings. Those activities connect technical disciplines with project delivery, supported by digital and business functions around the planning, development and management of infrastructure.

The position and its setting

AECOM lists Principal Engineer - BESS (Renewables) in Gurugram, HARYANA, India, under reference J10148982. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 7 October 2026
• Legal Entity: AECOM India Global Services Private Limited
• Job Family: Electrical
• Brands: AECOM

Responsibilities and work described

• We are seeking a Principal Engineer-BESS (Renewables) to join our Energy team in India
• This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer to contribute to impactful Energy projects across global offices and continue developing their technical expertise in a supportive, high-performing team
• Leadership: electrical design for BESS and renewable projects (FEED, detailed design, assurance)
• Design: the BESS balance of plant (BOP) systems
• Development: grid connection solutions (11kV–400kV) for energy storage and renewables
• Collaboration: with multi-disciplinary teams and clients to deliver innovative solutions
• Work: on large projects and frameworks with renewable energy generation developers, mostly in UK and Ireland but also with some global projects
• Undertake Front End Engineering Design (FEED), design for planning, feasibility studies etc. of energy storage systems including associated grid connections, control and metering
• Support: the team with bidding, project and quality management
• Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Previous experience with consultancy, contractor, equipment manufacturer or electrical utility in the energy sector
• Suitable experience as FEED designer, detailed design or owner’s engineer role
• A good understanding of both renewable generation and energy storage technology in general and, in particular, battery storage technology of all types and chemistries
• Experience designing the MV or HV grid connection, metering, control requirements etc. associated with battery storage installations, including BESS collocated with renewable energy generation
• Knowledge: grid connection requirements for renewable generation and energy storage, including G99, G100 and grid code requirements for transmission connected assets
• Good understanding of electrical plant items and control systems such as transformers, cables, circuit breakers, HV Protection & Control
• Good team player with a client-focused mindset and customer facing skills
• Work flexibly across multiple projects
• Have the following Qualifications:
• B
• Tech/ Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
• 10-14 Years (Exposure to outside India projects preferably UK, USA, Canad, Middle East & ANZ region )
• Software: HOMER, Microsoft Excel
• An understanding of Project management (incl. budget, time and quality)
• Experience: multi-discipline engineering projects
• Experience: design & site construction review
• The role is focused on energy storage, but knowledge of grid connection considerations will be advantageous
• Experience: software tools (AutoCAD, EnergyPro, CYMCAP, Cableizer, Autodesk Construction Cloud, ETAP, DigSILENT
• Knowledge: emerging technologies (Hybrid systems-grid forming inverters, LDES and alternative battery technology)

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Professional registration is desirable (e.g., Chartered Engineer or working toward it)

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Gurugram, HARYANA, India

Pay and application dates

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Practical preparation: Excel

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Relevant skills

• AutoCAD
• Excel
• CAD
• project management