Technical Director – BESS

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.