Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to join AECOM’s Philippines-based Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team, supporting major international energy infrastructure projects, primarily in the UK and global markets.
This senior technical leadership role will provide direction, governance, and quality oversight across BESS, renewable energy, and grid connection projects. The role supports delivery across the project lifecycle—from feasibility and concept design to FEED, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
Projects include utility-scale BESS, renewable integration, hybrid systems, grid connections, and substation interfaces. Delivery is aligned with AECOM’s global technical governance framework; statutory sign-off remains with licensed entities in the relevant jurisdiction.
Collaboration with global teams is required, including occasional off-hours coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Governance
- Act as the senior BESS technical lead within the Philippines T&D team.
- Provide direction, oversight, and assurance across MV, HV, and EHV projects.
- Ensure alignment with international standards, client requirements, and AECOM procedures.
- Lead design reviews, technical assurance, and quality control processes.
- Provide expert technical guidance and solve complex engineering challenges.
BESS, Renewables & Grid Connection Design
- Lead and review design activities across all project stages (feasibility to detailed design).
- Oversee BESS balance-of-plant systems including electrical, control, SCADA, and grid interface.
- Develop grid connection solutions (11kV–400kV), including protection and compliance.
- Review layouts, SLDs, specifications, and control philosophies.
- Support renewable integration (solar, wind, hybrid systems).
- Coordinate grid studies (load flow, short circuit, protection, harmonics).
- Review supplier/OEM deliverables and construction-stage queries.
Project Delivery & Coordination
- Collaborate with project managers, discipline leads, and global teams.
- Ensure coordinated, high-quality multidisciplinary outputs.
- Contribute to proposals, delivery strategies, and resource planning.
- Support technical engagement with clients, utilities, and delivery partners.
Team Leadership & Capability Development
- Mentor and develop engineers within the BESS and grid connection discipline.
- Support recruitment and capability growth.
- Promote technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to standards, tools, and design guidance development