Job Title:

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Engineer

Location:

Brisbane, Australia - Office-Based Role with Occasional Site Travel

Contract Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

Overview:

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a BESS Engineer to join a growing renewable energy company headquartered in Brisbane. This role offers the chance to work on large-scale solar and battery energy storage projects that are helping shape the future of clean energy in Australia. You'll join a collaborative and innovative team committed to delivering sustainable and cost-efficient energy solutions across the country.

This role is perfect for an early-to-mid career engineer with a background in electrical or electronic engineering and hands-on experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support during the detailed engineering phase of solar and BESS projects.
• Ensure seamless integration of battery energy storage solutions into overall plant design.
• Review technical documentation from suppliers including drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Support internal teams across development, tendering, execution, and operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of technical designs and project delivery.
• Collaborate on engineering deliverables related to planning approvals and grid connections.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Stay informed of industry developments, technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Support client-facing activities such as presentations and technical proposals.
• Provide site support when required during commissioning and construction phases.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (e.g. RPEng) desirable but not essential.
• Minimum 2 years' professional experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Intermediate level or higher).
• Willingness to travel for project execution and site visits.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Passion for renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.

Why Apply?

This is a chance to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of Australia's clean energy transition. You'll play a key role in delivering real-world renewable energy solutions while developing your technical and professional skills in a supportive, values-driven environment.