Head of Engineering | Battery Energy Storage | Sydney

We’re recruiting for a Head of Engineering to build and lead the in-house engineering function at a fast-growing renewable energy storage business, backed by a global sustainable infrastructure investor. This is a rare chance to be the senior technical authority across a portfolio of utility-scale and distributed battery storage assets, from early development through construction, commissioning and ongoing performance. With a large multi-gigawatt pipeline ahead, you’ll set the standards, shape the team, and make the delivery model repeatable as the business scales.

This is an exciting leadership position with an n dustry leading company with a very bright future forseeable, with a seat at the leadership table reporting into the executive team.

What you’ll do

- Build, lead and develop the engineering team, and decide the right balance of in-house capability and external support
- Own technical standards, design basis, specifications and sign-offs across every project phase
- Direct engineering input into site feasibility, technology selection, tendering and contractor selection
- Lead the owner’s engineering function through construction and commissioning, including FAT/SAT and energisation
- Work closely with the Grid team on connection, registration and Generator Performance Standards
- Own the technical handover to operations and feed lessons learned back into future designs




- Champion safety in design, electrical safety, and switching and isolation discipline

What you’ll bring

- Degree in electrical, power systems or a related engineering discipline
- 15+ years in utility-scale electrical infrastructure (BESS, solar, wind, substations or generation), including HV works
- 5+ years leading engineering teams or an owner’s engineering function
- Experience leading engineering across the full asset lifecycle, with accountability for technical decisions
- Working knowledge of the NEM connection process, AEMO registration and GPS under the NER
- Strong understanding of BESS systems, including PCS, power plant controllers, SCADA and controls
- A genuine commitment to safety and the ability to make confident technical calls under pressure
- Willingness to travel to project sites across NEM states

Desirable: CPEng and/or NER registration, an electrical licence or HV switching qualifications, and experience scaling an engineering function.

What’s on offer

- Sydney CBD location with hybrid and adaptable working
- Competitive remuneration with performance-linked bonus potential
- Real growth opportunities in an international, mission-driven organisation

Interested? Please apply now or message [email protected] to arrange a confidential discussion and learn more. #BESS #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy #EngineeringJobs #SydneyJobs #NetZero

📌 Head of Engineering - Energy Storage (Sydney)
🏢 Regenerate Talent
📍 Sydney