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About the Role
The BESS Engineer will act as an internal technical specialist for battery storage projects, providing engineering input, technical judgement and practical support across the project lifecycle. You will work across development, delivery, commercial, grid and asset management functions, helping to assess technologies, manage technical risks, support procurement decisions and contribute to successful construction, commissioning and operational outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist BESS engineering input across project development, delivery, commissioning and operations.
- Assess and optimise battery technologies, energy management systems, battery management systems, power conversion systems and overall plant design.
- Support technical due diligence for acquisitions, development opportunities and investment decisions.
- Contribute to grid integration, GPS, grid connection and power system requirements.
- Support procurement activities, including technical specifications, tender evaluations and OEM assessment.
- Participate in design reviews, FAT/SAT activities, commissioning planning and project delivery support.
- Work closely with external engineering advisors, consultants, contractors, OEMs, EPC partners and network providers.
- Analyse asset performance, degradation, availability and lifecycle outcomes.
- Identify and help mitigate engineering, safety, delivery and operational risks.
- Contribute to engineering standards, lessons learned and continuous improvement across Aula Energy’s portfolio.
Requirements
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting utility-scale BESS, renewable energy or power system projects.
- Strong knowledge of battery technologies, EMS, BMS, PCS, SCADA and control systems.
- Experience in BESS construction, commissioning, testing or operational performance, or strong capability in control systems and hybrid integration.
- An understanding of grid connection, power systems and renewable energy project requirements.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with external advisors, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
- Sound analytical capability and the ability to translate technical information into clear recommendations.
- Strong technical writing, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working in a renewable energy, utility, OEM, EPC, consultancy or IPP environment.
Skills
- Battery technologies
- Energy Management Systems (EMS)
- Battery Management Systems (BMS)
- Power Conversion Systems (PCS)
- SCADA
- Control systems
- Grid integration
- Technical due diligence
- Procurement
- Technical specifications
- Tender evaluations
- OEM assessment
- Design reviews
- FAT/SAT activities
- Commissioning planning
- Project delivery support
- Asset performance analysis
- Risk mitigation
- Engineering standards
- Continuous improvement
- Communication
- Coordination
- Stakeholder management
- Analytical capability
- Technical writing
- Problem-solving
- Stakeholder engagement
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Flexible working arrangements
Education Level
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Wellbeing and service bonus leave
- Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave
- Paid volunteer leave
- Range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
About the Company
- Aula Energy is an Australian-headquartered renewable energy business.
- We’re dedicated to developing, building and operating onshore renewable energy projects across Australia with ambition to expand into New Zealand.
- Established by Macquarie in 2023, we bring together a proud Australian heritage, a specialist team with decades of experience in onshore renewables and a shared mission to provide energy for the future.
- We believe that together we can be greater than the sum of our parts.
- And that it’s through partnership that we can have the most impact.
- That’s why we prioritise long-term relationships and collaboration in the development of our projects, and operation of our assets.
- Together, we can help bring about meaningful change for the people who live and work in our communities.
Equal Opportunity
- Aula Energy is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
- We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background.
- We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and in working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know when applying.