Commissioning Engineer ( BESS PMC)

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Job Description

Commissioning Engineer BESS PMC

The Commissioning Engineer – BESS PMC will support pre-energization, commissioning, integration testing, and performance testing activities for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects. The role is responsible for monitoring commissioning readiness and witnessing testing activities across electrical, control, and auxiliary systems.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Planning & Readiness

• Review commissioning procedures, test plans, energization sequences, OEM prerequisites, and performance-test requirements.
• Monitor readiness of systems, documentation, and resources for commissioning.
• Support commissioning and energization planning activities.

Testing & Witnessing

• Witness PCS, transformer, MV switchgear, auxiliary system, protection, interlock, and system-functional tests.
• Monitor BMS, EMS, and SCADA test interfaces in coordination with the Electrical Engineer.
• Verify compliance with approved procedures and test criteria.

Interface Coordination

• Coordinate commissioning activities with QA/QC, HSE, Grid, Electrical, Contractor, OEM, and Client teams.
• Monitor test dependencies and interface completion requirements.
• Track test exceptions and retest requirements.

Reporting & Documentation

• Monitor punch-point closure and commissioning dossier completion.
• Maintain readiness records for performance testing and handover.
• Provide commissioning findings and readiness recommendations.

Qualifications

Education

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, or Power Engineering.

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in commissioning electrical systems, BESS projects, PCS systems, MV networks, SCADA systems, or utility infrastructure.
• Experience with functional testing, interlocks, energization, and performance testing.

Certifications

• Testing & Commissioning Training preferred.
• Electrical Safety Training preferred.
• Relay Testing Certification preferred.
• SCADA and Grid Code Compliance Training desirable.

Technical Skills

• BESS Commissioning
• Electrical Testing
• MV Systems
• Protection & Relay Testing
• EMS/BMS/SCADA Integration
• System Functional Testing
• Energization Planning
• Performance Testing

Principal Client-Facing Deliverables

• Commissioning & Energization Readiness Tracker
• Test Witness Reports
• Deviation & Punch List Reports
• Performance Testing Readiness Reports
• HOTO Dossier Readiness Inputs

Department: Construction & Site Engineering
Function: Renewable Energy Projects (BESS) | PMC Services
Reports To: Construction Manager / Team Leader – BESS PMC
Role Category: Commissioning Engineering / PMC Monitoring & Governance