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Senior BESS Design Engineer

WSC Connect
Sydney, NSW
A$180,000-$210,000 p/a + bonus
Engineering → Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Full-time
On-site

Posted 11 days ago


Step into leadership in Australia’s fastest-growing energy market.

This is your chance to lead (BESS) design across a project pipeline that’s set to shape the future of renewable energy in NSW. You won’t just be delivering designs you’ll be mentoring engineers, guiding subcontractors, and influencing how large-scale energy storage is rolled out across the grid.

This role gives you visibility, authority, and the chance to establish yourself as a subject matter expert in a space that’s only going to grow.

What you’ll do

Lead design activities for utility-scale BESS projects from concept to commissioning

Manage internal and external design teams across multiple high-profile projects

Mentor engineers on integration, protection, controls, and commissioning

Work hand-in-hand with project managers to align scope, client requirements, and variations

Ensure designs meet the strictest grid, regulatory, and investor standards

What you bring

Degree in Electrical Engineering

5+ years’ experience in BESS and substations (utility-scale preferred)

Hands-on experience in load flow, power system studies, SCADA/EMS, protection and controls

Strong stakeholder management and ability to drive outcomes

Technical leadership skills — you know how to guide and lift a team

What’s on offer

Salary: $170k – $220k + growth incentives

Long-term career growth with a strong pipeline of projects

Highly visible leadership role in the booming energy storage sector

Collaborative culture in a business with big ambition and strong backing

Company & culture

You’ll be joining a growing EPC with a strong presence in the energy infrastructure space. With a solid pipeline of projects in NSW and beyond, the team is ambitious, collaborative, and well-backed to deliver at scale. This is an opportunity to be part of a business where you can make an immediate impact while shaping your long-term career.


About WSC Connect

Sydney, NSW, Australia

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