Experienced BESS Engineer Renewable Energy
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Job Summary
Want to bring ideas to life
As an engineer youre no doubt aware of Aurecon weve been a leading design engineering and advisory company for decades. But why should you choose to join us
Every project Aurecon delivers leaves a legacy. Every project has sustainability embedded in decision making. And every project is at the leading-edge of technical eminence.
But it really comes down to one crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation Truth is the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for
How will your ideas contribute to shaping whats next
As our new experienced BESS Engineer you will be playing a leading role within our Power Generation team - youll be a vital part of the broader Energy team who are changing the way we design and deliver major works to be carbon neutral and sustainable. You will play a crucial role in designing and delivering high-quality solutions for our clients. Your expertise will contribute to the successful planning design and execution of substation infrastructure ensuring safety reliability and efficiency.
Your Role will include:
- Prepare and review detailed design documentation for BESS & Hybrid Generation Systems including single line diagrams design specifications sizing calculations general arrangement drawings and other electrical designs.
- Lead the delivery of BESS Owners Engineers Projects conducting design and construction reviews ensuring all designs comply with Australian Standards industry best practices and regulatory requirements
- Provide engineering support for development of utility scale BESS projects ensuring alignment with technical specifications contract requirements and stakeholder coordination
- Collaborate with procurement and commercial contract teams to ensure delivery of projects to agreed technical specifications evaluate vendor proposals and select suitable technologies and equipment
- Provide hands-on engineering support during project execution including site visits troubleshooting and technical oversight for successful commissioning
- Develop concept designs and feasibility sizing specifications and selection of BESS Hybrid Generation and Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment
- Develop designs and concept engineering for connection of systems to the national electricity market working with grid team to understand key requirements of high voltage network connection and inputs into grid studies
- Work closely with Development Managers engineers and suppliers to review design inputs schedule planning progress reporting and technical query resolution
How will your future be shaped by us
Joining Aurecon means youll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus we were Consult Australias large firm of the year.
You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We dont just claim were inclusive and innovative as proven by the independent awards and accreditations weve gained.
Weve been recognised for our innovation culture gender equality and our LGBTI inclusion. Plus we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan
On a personal level youll have access to flexible work hours remote work working holidays part-time and job share options.
Youll also have a learning programme 100% personalised to you and the option to build your technical mastery in the Aurecon Design Academy which earns you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from the prestigious RMIT University.
Plus youll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring learning and our Careers Hub. Outside of work youll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave cultural public holiday swaps plus wellbeing support programmes.
What are we looking for from you
Youll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.
We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.
As well as experience in a similar electrical engineering role previously. You would require:
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or related field
- Professional experience in electrical engineering including utility scale BESS or Hybrid Generation Projects
- Strong understanding of energy storage technologies including lithium-ion batteries
- Strong understanding of the Australian Renewable Energy industry and operation of the National Energy Market
- High level diagnostic and analytical ability in working with complex systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable:
- Prior experience in technical due diligence owners engineering advisory services and feasibility studies for renewable energy projects and/or energy storage systems
- Strong knowledge of BESS technologies grid integration and power system modelling
- Familiarity with relevant standards (such as IEC IEEE AS/NZS) and understanding of safety grid compliance planning requirements and regulatory requirements for energy storage assets
We know todays complex challenges can only be solved by bringing together diverse teams from across our opportunities to apply your skills to projects across Australia New Zealand and beyond.
Thinkyou know Aurecon You may be surprised.
Aurecons strength has always been our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.
Youprobably knowmany of our award-winning projects already.
The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney That was us.
TāmakiRegeneration in AucklandAlsous. And major programs across the region Yesus too.
When you join usyourenot only joining a global designengineeringand advisory firmyourejoining a community working together to solve some of the worlds most complex challenges.
Ready to bring ideas to life
Then pleaseapply. Rememberitsyouyourthinking your technicalexpertiseand how you bring ideas to lifethatmatters. Your backgroundindividualityand unique needs will be valued.
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Aurecon is an engineering, design and advisory company, but not as you know it. We’ve reimagined engineering. Our clients’ ideas and aspirations drive all that we do. We work alongside them like no other firm to co-create clever, innovative solutions to some of the world’s most compl ... View more
