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Project Engineer - BESS

Sydney, NSW

Posted

Full Time

140k/year - 170k/year

Deliver cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects shaping Australia’s energy future.
Join a growing infrastructure business driving large-scale renewable and energy transition developments.
Take ownership across the full project lifecycle from engineering through to commissioning.

About the Company
This nationally recognised electrical infrastructure provider delivers end-to-end solutions across major power and energy projects. With integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and asset management capability, the business supports complex infrastructure delivery from concept through to commissioning and operation. Backed by strong financial investment and a long-term growth strategy, the organisation is rapidly expanding its presence across renewable energy and large-scale battery storage projects.

Requirements
• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience delivering BESS, renewable energy, or HV electrical infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of project coordination, cost control, and scheduling
• Ability to manage subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders
• Strong technical reporting and communication skills

What’s on Offer
• Opportunity to work on utility-scale BESS projects
• Exposure across engineering, construction, and commissioning phases
• Strong pipeline of renewable energy and energy transition projects
• Career development within a growing national infrastructure business

Ritu Shripad

0468 175 360

ritu.shripad@people8.com.au

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