BESS Electrical Lead

Company Description

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 27,000+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

Roles & Responsibilities :

The Electrical Lead is responsible for leading the electrical design, engineering, and grid?interface activities for utility?scale and C&I battery energy storage projects. The role ensures that all BESS solutions comply with applicable grid codes, safety standards, and customer requirements, from concept through commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead end?to?end electrical design of BESS plants, including single?line diagrams, cable sizing, grounding/earthing, protection schemes, and equipment specifications (transformers, switchgear, RMUs, UPS, etc.).

- Define and validate grid?connection requirements with utilities (voltage levels, fault levels, protection interfaces, metering, power quality, and grid?code compliance such as frequency/voltage support, reactive power, and ramp?rate limits).

- Review and approve integration of PCS/inverters, BMS, EMS, and SCADA from an electrical and protection perspective.

- Perform or supervise load?flow, short?circuit, and protection coordination studies, and support harmonic and power?quality studies with specialist consultants where required.

- Ensure designs comply with relevant international and local standards (e.g., IEC/IEEE for switchgear, transformers, protection, and storage systems; applicable grid codes; electrical safety regulations).

- Own and maintain internal electrical design standards, templates, and checklists for BESS and grid?connected systems.

- Define protection philosophies and interlocking schemes for safe energization, isolation, and maintenance of BESS and grid?connected equipment.

- Drive design reviews (HIRA/HAZID/HAZOP where relevant) focusing on electrical safety, arc?flash risk, and functional safety for critical controls.