Project Engineer

Permanent / Full Time

Office based role Bayswater | BESS Project delivery | Design engineering | Technical support | Review MV/LV specifications | Support commissioning

  • Full Time, permanent position | Bayswater VIC
  • C&I BESS projects delivery nationwide
  • Annual Salary plus super - depending on experience
About the company

A leading Australian energy technology business specialising in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across commercial, industrial, and small utility-scale projects. Supports the successful delivery of grid-connected and off-grid energy storage solutions. Committed to safety, compliance, and career growth in the renewable energy sector.

About the role

This role provides technical support and engineering expertise for the design, documentation, and delivery of BESS projects across Australia.
You will assist senior engineers, develop electrical designs, produce CAD drawings, and support commissioning and operational activities.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Lead electrical design activities, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and project requirements
  • Develop and maintain engineering drawings, schematics, cable schedules, BOMs, and design documentation
  • Provide technical guidance to EPCs, OEMs, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams
  • Support project commissioning, FAT/SAT activities, and energisation readiness
  • Identify technical risks, clarify design requirements, and contribute to constructability and hazard reviews
Skills / qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 4–6 years’ relevant experience
  • Strong knowledge of LV/MV design, protection basics, earthing principles, and electrical fundamentals
  • Experience producing single-line diagrams, schematics, switchboard drawings, and engineering documentation
  • Familiarity with BESS, renewable energy, or power system projects (advantageous)
  • Excellent written/verbal communication, problem-solving, and collaborative skills
Benefits / other info
  • Hands-on exposure to BESS, solar, and substation projects across Australia
  • Opportunity to develop skills in power systems, controls, and commissioning processes
  • Work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams
  • Career growth and technical development in the rapidly expanding energy storage sector
  • Annual Salary up to $120k plus super - depending on experience
Please note - my client is unable to sponsor. Applicants will only be considered with full Australian working rights (permanent residency OR citizenship).

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