Job Description

Job Category: Engineering
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Wood is recruiting a Principal Energy Storage Consultant to join our Renewables business in Abu Dhabi, supporting renewable energy, energy storage, and hybrid power projects across the Middle East.
Our Clean Energy Centre of Excellence operates globally, and we are expanding our presence in the UAE to support the region's ambitious energy transition goals. This role will be based in Abu Dhabi, with opportunities for regional travel and collaboration with global teams.
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to deliver sustainable solutions for our clients. Being part of Wood means having access to a vast network of industry experts across multiple sectors and countries. Expect significant learning opportunities to gain a holistic understanding of the renewable energy industry.
Responsibilities:
The Role
Wood is committed to further developing talented professionals with expertise in renewable energy to ensure the future success of our organization and the energy sectors we support.
As a Senior Energy Storage Consultant, you will be a technical expert with consulting background in utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) working on the delivery of advisory and owner's engineering services for utility-scale BESS projects for lenders, investors, developers and asset owners. You will work on in-front and behind the meter projects, for standalone and co-located systems, supporting the region's vision for sustainable energy.
Who We Are Looking For
We seek high-achieving Principal Hybrid Power Consultants with a passion for renewable energy and a desire to help push the industry forward. Ideal candidates should:

• Have 7-10 years of previous work experience in the BESS industry in a consultancy, developer, investor or utility
• Expertise in writing clear, cohesive reports
• Enjoy collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor junior consultants and contributing to knowledge-sharing initiatives within Wood

Our Clients and Projects
Within our Renewables consultancy business, we serve a diverse client base across the Middle East and globally, including leading private developers, investment banks, utilities, power generation companies, and technology research centers. Our services span advisory, project management, and owner's engineering across all project phases.
Our specialisms include solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, energy storage, grid infrastructure, and industrial decarbonization - critical to enabling the UAE's and GCC's energy transition
What we can offer

• Impactful projects delivered to industry leaders shaping the future of energy in the Middle East.
• Technical and personal development resources
• Mentorship and career support
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options where applicable)
• Competitive salary and benefits aligned with UAE market standards
• Private medical insurance and life cover for you and your family
• Global networking opportunities with experts shaping the future of energy
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative and respectful workplace
• A collaborative, united direct team where multiple technical experts share knowledge and inspire growth and innovation

Typical responsibilities

• Be a subject matter expert within your field, leveraging industry connections and expertise to support business development efforts to secure pipeline
• Leading BESS projects, providing engineering inputs from initial assessment, through to technical and economic feasibility, development phase, technical due diligence, design optimisation, financing, construction monitoring, acceptance and operation monitoring
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, ensuring solutions meet project-specific constraints and regional standards
• Prepare technical documentation: specifications, reports, proposals, and Employer's Requirements, fire and explosion risk assessments, and pre-fire plans
• Provide procurement and contract negotiation technical support, preparing tender documentation, and supporting the tender evaluation process
• Provide technical support to other teams and clients regarding BESS industry best practices and technology
• Technical assessment of BESS, including all relevant system components
• Work with our solar PV, wind, green hydrogen and other technical teams to deliver energy storage and hybrid power projects
• Conduct site visits across the Middle East and internationally
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables while maintaining client relationships

Qualifications:
Skills / Qualifications
At Wood, we value diversity and understand that no candidate will have every skill listed. If you have relevant experience and the passion to contribute to the Middle East's energy transition, we encourage you to apply.
We are committed to equal opportunities and attracting talent from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, your unique skills and perspective could help us unlock solutions to the region's most critical challenges
Expected:

• MSc or Ph.D in Renewable Energy or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or related field
• Expertise delivering technical due diligence and owner's engineering assignments for utility-scale BESS across the asset lifecycle
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience delivering technical due diligence and owner's engineering assignments for utility-scale BESS across the asset lifecycle
• Advisory Background: Strong consulting experience providing technical services to developers, lenders, investors, asset owners, route-to-market providers, and vendors
• Design Review Skills: Expertise in reviewing integrated BESS designs and assessing battery technology, power conversion systems, thermal management, battery management systems, energy management, fire prevention and suppression systems, metering requirements, and SCADA system designs
• Market Knowledge: Understanding of revenue streams available to BESS in international markets (Middle East, GCC, and global), with solid grasp of technical requirements and design implications to enable their provision
• Industry Awareness: Actively tracking market developments, best practices, and technology advancements in the energy storage sector, with a commercial mindset to complement technical support
• Risk Assessment: Experience performing or reviewing fire and explosion risk assessments
• Regulatory Familiarity: Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations relevant to the Middle East and international markets (GCC, IEC, IEEE)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Flexible and proactive approach to project delivery
• Right to work in the UAE (visa sponsorship available for international candidates)
• Previous project management experience
• Excellent communication and report writing skills in English
• Excellent business development skills

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a technical consulting environment
• 7 - 10 years of experience in Lithium BESS design, integration and development
• Academic background in BESS technology
• Expertise in reviewing and providing expert commentary on BESS contracts, warranties, and performance guarantees
• Expertise in the definition of BESS technical inputs to financial models
• Hands-on experience in development, construction, commissioning, and/or operation of BESS projects (stand-alone or integrated with renewable energy solutions, behind or in front of the meter)
• Expertise in BESS test inspection, witnessing, and verification of commissioning
• Familiarity with BESS technical modeling and forecasting (e.g., usable energy output, cycling, performance analysis, degradation analysis, revenue stacking, techno-economic optimization)
• Ability to speak Arabic or another language in addition to English
• Valid UAE driving license or willingness to obtain one

About Us:
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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