Own the engineering on utility-scale battery storage projects across Australia, from design through to commissioning and performance.

- Engineering ownership on turnkey BESS projects
- National role, based in Perth or Melbourne
- Global battery energy storage technology and integration business

In short: A national project engineering role, based in Perth or Melbourne, with a global battery energy storage technology and integration business, owning engineering delivery on turnkey utility-scale BESS projects across the NEM and Western Australia and acting as the main technical contact for project owners, delivery partners, AEMO and network operators. 5+ years designing or commissioning power plants or substations, with hands-on MW-scale field experience, required.

D'Arcy Weil is recruiting a Project Engineer, BESS on behalf of a global battery energy storage technology and integration business. This is a national role that can be based in Perth or Melbourne, leading engineering and design delivery on turnkey utility-scale projects across Australia, including:

- Owning engineering deliverables, schedules and reporting, from BESS and power plant controller engineering to electrical, automation and civil design, noise assessment and battery equipment procurement
- Managing control system installation, supporting commissioning, and delivering controller training to stakeholders
- Making sure warranty and performance guarantee obligations are met
- Engaging with AEMO and network service providers on connection, registration and performance requirements, under the National Electricity Rules in the NEM and the WEM Rules and Technical Rules in Western Australia
- Acting as the technical point of contact for project owners, contractors and delivery partners, working closely with the global engineering team





The work covers the whole engineering scope of a project, and suits an engineer who is equally comfortable on site and in a technical discussion with AEMO or a network operator.

The Role

- Hold accountability for engineering contract deliverables, schedules and reporting across your projects, covering BESS and power plant controller engineering, electrical and automation design, civil design, noise assessment and battery equipment procurement
- Manage control system installation and support commissioning, and train stakeholders on the BESS and power plant controllers
- Make sure warranty and performance guarantee obligations are met
- Apply working knowledge of Australian electrical codes, the National Electricity Rules and Generator Performance Standards on NEM projects, and the WEM Rules and Technical Rules on Western Australian projects
- Engage with AEMO, network service providers and other regulatory stakeholders through the project lifecycle, from connection and registration through to performance compliance
- Act as the main technical contact for project owners, contractors and delivery partners
- Coordinate with the global engineering team and technical specialists

About You

- A master's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline
- 5+ years designing or commissioning power plants or substations, including hands-on field work on MW-scale assets
- Direct experience dealing with AEMO and network operators
- A solid command of Australian electrical codes,



the National Electricity Rules and Generator Performance Standards, with working knowledge of the WEM Rules and Technical Rules in Western Australia
- Background in BESS, solar, wind, EPC or network businesses preferred
- Comfortable with significant travel across Australia, with flexibility to work remotely within the region

What's on Offer

- A highly competitive base salary, reflecting a national remit and full project ownership
- Delivery incentives tied to project milestones and performance outcomes
- Versatile hybrid and remote working, with a home office allowance
- Travel support for national project work
- Paid parental leave, an employee assistance program and wellbeing support
- Full engineering ownership of utility-scale BESS projects at the centre of the energy transition
- Career mobility across a global engineering network, with exposure to international projects and technical teams
- Structured development, including support toward chartered engineer status
- Choice of a Perth or Melbourne base

Apply with a CV and a brief profile covering:

- The BESS, power plant or substation projects you have designed or commissioned, including MW scale
- Your experience dealing with AEMO and network operators
- Your knowledge of the National Electricity Rules, Generator Performance Standards and Western Australian WEM Rules and Technical Rules

For a confidential discussion, or for more information, contact:

Ivan Pignataro | Director

D'Arcy Weil

M: 0416 507 856 E: [email protected]

Only candidates with current Australian working rights will be considered. All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

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📌 Project Engineer, BESS | Energy Storage | National Role, Perth or Melbourne Based (City of Perth)
🏢 D'Arcy Weil
📍 City of Perth