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Principal BESS Engineer (Electrical)

Melbourne, Victoria💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead end-to-end engineering, design, and technical implementation of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for solar and wind assets in Australia.

Role type

Principal BESS Engineer (Electrical)

Builds

Utility-scale battery storage assets integrated with renewable generation and grid systems

Domain

Renewable energy / Energy storage / Electrical power systems

Required skills

Utility-scale BESS design, electrical power systems, grid integration, OEM selection, Australian grid code compliance, project leadership, system performance optimization, regulatory assessment

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, experience with Australian energy market regulations, troubleshooting complex engineering challenges

Technologies

BESS systems, renewable generation sources, grid systems

Responsibilities

Lead detailed project engineering and oversee end-to-end design of BESS systems; Provide expert technical guidance on engineering, construction, and commissioning of BESS assets; Evaluate and select OEMs ensuring compliance with specifications and quality requirements; Supervise design of electrical systems and components including grid integration; Conduct technical reviews for compliance with Australian grid regulations; Assess and optimize system performance during testing and commissioning; Monitor developments in BESS technology and regulations for strategic recommendations

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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