BESS Engineer – Grid-Ready Battery Storage Specialist in Sydney

This is a broad, commercially connected technical role spanning the full lifecycle of Aula Energy's battery storage portfolio, from origination and investment through development, design, procurement, grid connection, delivery, commissioning and operations. As an internal BESS technical specialist, you will bring practical engineering judgement to technology selection, technical risk, project delivery and asset performance, helping ensure our storage assets are safe, reliable, technically robust and commercially optimised.

You will work closely with internal teams as well as external engineering advisors, consultants, OEMs, EPC contractors and other delivery partners, leveraging your strong communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.

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.

This role would suit an electrical engineer who brings experience in one of the following areas:

• Utility-scale BESS construction and commissioning, with strong practical knowledge of delivery, site readiness, testing, commissioning and contractor coordination;
• Control systems and BESS hybrid integration, with experience across EMS, BMS, PCS, SCADA, grid integration and performance optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• 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.

About You

You will be a technically strong and adaptable electrical engineer who enjoys working in a growing business where priorities can shift and the ability to take ownership matters. You will bring:

• 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.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will involve helping Aula Energy deliver BESS projects that meet technical, safety, cost and schedule objectives. You will help ensure technology selections are fit for purpose, technical risks are identified early, and assets are positioned to achieve expected reliability, availability and performance outcomes. You will be trusted for your technical judgement and valued for your ability to work constructively with internal teams and external partners.

What We Offer

Join a dynamic, collaborative team making a real difference in Australia’s energy transition - and play a role in shaping the people, culture, and capability that will drive our future. Depending on eligibility and location, Aula Energy employees can access a wide range of benefits, including:

• 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

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Be part of something bigger. Apply now and help us Power Up The Future. 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.