
Senior BESS Design Engineer
WSC Connect
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
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