Manager/Senior Analyst- BESS Design Engineering

DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 11.9 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 80 renewable energy projects in 24 states. DESRI is run by a dynamic team with offices located at New York, Denver, Houston and Hyderabad (India).

We are looking for a resourceful and driven professional to join the India office of DESRI, i.e., DESRI India Private Limited, based in Hyderabad, India. The successful candidate will be a part of the EPC Support Team [MC1.1]and will regularly interact with the U.S. and Hyderabad-based teams, as well as external parties. This is a small, inclusive, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI’s portfolio storage projects within a dynamic environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate should hold –

• →B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering or any relevant field with 2-6 years of experience in BESS design, commissioning, or technical asset management for utility-scale energy storage or solar + storage projects.
• →Working knowledge of BESS subcomponents: battery modules and racks, BMS architecture, PCS/inverters, EMS/SCADA systems, HVAC/chiller systems, fire suppression systems, MV transformers, and switchgear.
• →Familiarity with relevant US codes and standards: NFPA 855, NEC Article 706, UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 70E, IEEE 80, and NERC reliability standards.
• →Experience analyzing operational or commissioning data to diagnose system faults or performance deviations in complex electrical systems.
• →Hands-on commissioning experience with large-format lithium-ion battery systems, including BMS/PCS/EMS integration, FAT/SAT execution, and capacity testing.