BESS Engineering Manager

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ausgrid Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per year
  • Lead technical delivery across Ausgrid's grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) portfolio.
  • Permanent Full Time | Competitive Package
  • Join us at our Haymarket, Sydney HQ | Flexible hybrid work model

About Ausgrid – we're wired for good

We're the largest distributer of electrici
t
y on Australia's east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We're here at the heart of the energy transition, and we're driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It's an exciting new chapter for our comp
a
ny with each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we're in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone's job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We're committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here

As a BESS Engineering Manager
, you'll be at the forefront of Ausgrid's energy innovation. You'll lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver optimal technical solutions across our BESS portfolio. Your work will span:

  • Technical leadership in metering, HV connection, civil construction, and BESS layout and performance.
  • Specification and sourcing of HV, MW, protection, and BESS equipment.
  • Risk management and strategic planning to ensure project viability.
  • Integration of commercial and regulatory considerations into technical development.
  • Stakeholder engagement to align projects with Ausgrid's strategic goals.
  • Contribution to regulatory engagement and grant funding opportunities.
  • Establishment of consistent standards and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
  • Supplier contract management and governance adherence.
  • Delivery of executive-level reporting and presentations.

What you bring to the role

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.

To be successful, you will have the following skills & experience:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in grid-scale BESS development, design, construction, and operations.
  • Strong knowledge of high voltage network infrastructure.
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
  • Ability to drive consensus among technicalspecialists.
  • Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
  • Experience as Owners Engineer or Chief Engineer in grid-scale BESS or large-scale renewable energy projects.

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other's best. Looking to grow professionally? We've got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you'll keep wherever you go.

We're proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you're caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team

Application close date
: 20th October 2025 (please note, this date is subje
ct to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.


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