Overview :
Inuka is working with a leading renewable energy company to hire a Technical Director – BESS, based in India. The role will provide senior technical leadership across utility-scale battery energy storage projects, ensuring best-in-class engineering, system design, procurement strategy, and project execution across the company’s India and APAC portfolio.
Responsibilities :
- Lead the end-to-end technical development of large-scale BESS projects, from concept design through commissioning.
- Define system architecture, technology configurations, and performance requirements for BESS solutions.
- Oversee engineering studies, technical specifications, design reviews, and system integration.
- Guide procurement strategy, evaluate OEM technologies, and support negotiations with battery, inverter, and EPC partners.
- Provide technical due diligence support for acquisitions, partnerships, and project financing.
- Ensure compliance with national grid codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with development, finance, EPC, and O&M teams to align technical and commercial outcomes.
- Lead troubleshooting and high-level technical issue resolution during construction and operations.
- Build internal engineering capability by mentoring junior engineers and promoting technical excellence.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Power Systems, or related engineering field.12+ years of experience in the power or energy storage sector, with significant exposure to utility-scale BESS projects.Strong expertise in BESS system design, controls, system integration, and grid compliance.Proven experience managing technical aspects of procurement and negotiating with OEMs / EPCs.Familiarity with performance modelling, safety standards, and energy storage regulations in India.Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and deliver under tight timelines.