As an engineer you're no doubt aware of Aurecon – we've been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. But why should you choose to join us?

As our new experienced BESS Engineer you will be playing a leading role within our Power Generation team – you'll be a vital part of the broader Energy team who are changing the way we design and deliver major works to be carbon neutral and sustainable.

You will play a crucial role in designing and delivering high‐quality solutions for our clients. Your expertise will contribute to the successful planning, design, and execution of substation infrastructure, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Your Role will include:

- Prepare and review detailed design documentation for BESS & Hybrid Generation Systems including single line diagrams, design specifications, sizing calculations, general arrangement drawings and other electrical designs.
- Lead the delivery of BESS Owners Engineers Projects conducting design and construction reviews ensuring all designs comply with Australian Standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide engineering support for development of utility scale BESS projects, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, contract requirements, and stakeholder coordination.
- Collaborate with procurement and commercial contract teams to ensure delivery of projects to agreed technical specifications, evaluate vendor proposals, and select suitable technologies and equipment.
- Provide hands‐on engineering support during project execution,



including site visits, troubleshooting, and technical oversight for successful commissioning.
- Develop concept designs and feasibility sizing, specifications and selection of BESS, Hybrid Generation and Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment.
- Develop designs and concept engineering for connection of systems to the national electricity market, working with grid team to understand key requirements of high voltage network connection and inputs into grid studies.
- Work closely with Development Managers, engineers and suppliers to review design inputs, schedule planning, progress reporting and technical query resolution.

Benefits

On a personal level you'll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part‐time and job share options. You'll also have a learning programme 100% personalised to you and the option to build your technical mastery in the Aurecon Design Academy which earns you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from the prestigious RMIT University.

Additionally you'll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, learning and our Careers Hub, competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps,



and wellbeing support programmes.

Qualifications

You'll have a genuine passion for re‐imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future. We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon and look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- Professional experience in electrical engineering including utility scale BESS or Hybrid Generation Projects.
- Strong understanding of energy storage technologies including lithium‐ion batteries.
- Strong understanding of the Australian Renewable Energy industry and operation of the National Energy Market.
- High‐level diagnostic and analytical ability in working with complex systems.
- Excellent problem‐solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within a multi‐disciplinary team.
- Prior experience in technical due diligence, owner's engineering, advisory services, and feasibility studies for renewable energy projects and/or energy storage systems.
- Solid knowledge of BESS technologies, grid integration, and power system modelling.
- Familiarity with relevant standards (such as IEC, IEEE, AS/NZS) and understanding of safety, grid compliance, planning requirements and regulatory requirements for energy storage assets.

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📌 Lead BESS Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Aurecon
📍 Sydney