What will this job do to improve your life?
This role offers the opportunity to become a technical specialist in one of Australia’s fastest-growing sectors. You will work on complex brownfield integration challenges rather than repetitive greenfield projects, giving you exposure to unique engineering problems and accelerating your technical development. You will gain end-to-end project exposure, influence key design decisions and build highly sought-after experience across utility-scale battery storage and grid-connected infrastructure.
About the role
Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you will work closely with project engineers, operations teams, external consultants, OEMs and construction contractors to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes across a growing portfolio of BESS assets.
The focus of the role is to act as an owner’s engineer through early design, detailed review and brownfield integration activities, ensuring designs are practical, constructable and aligned with operational requirements.
Duties
- Review and challenge LV and MV electrical designs across utility-scale BESS projects
- Develop concept and preliminary electrical designs for brownfield integration works
- Define cable routes, switchboard interfaces and equipment layouts
- Support technical decisions across grid connection, balance of plant and commissioning activities
- Manage external engineering consultants and EPC partners throughout project delivery
Skills & Experience
- Experience designing or reviewing LV and MV electrical systems within energy, utilities or industrial infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of switchboards, protection systems, cable sizing and electrical schematics
- Experience integrating new assets into existing brownfield infrastructure
- Ability to interpret single line diagrams, protection philosophies and detailed electrical drawings
- Electrical Engineering degree recognised in Australia
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Exposure to utility-scale battery storage projects from concept through to operation
- Direct access to senior leadership and technical decision-making
- Long-term career growth within a rapidly expanding energy platform
- Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy assets
Company & Culture
Vinova are working with a leading energy business that develops, owns and operates critical infrastructure assets across Australia. The organisation has a strong pipeline of battery storage projects and is continuing to invest heavily in engineering capability as it expands its portfolio.
You will join a collaborative and technically strong team where engineers are encouraged to challenge ideas, contribute to strategic decisions and take ownership of project outcomes. The business offers a supportive culture with genuine long-term career opportunities.
If you are interested in this position please apply here or contact the Vinova team for a confidential discussion.