Electrical Engineer - BESS

AGL; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Renewables Engineering division in Australia. You will provide asset management and reliability analysis to ensure performance, asset risks and regulatory requirements are identified and managed across our operational renewable assets, particularly battery storage sites.

The role can be based in Newcastle, Sydney or Melbourne and offers the chance to work with cross-functional teams, lead investigations, and support EPC contract negotiations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership is preferred/candidates encouraged to pursue.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess performance of assets and address technical issues with stakeholders to deliver timely solutions.
• Lead asset-related investigations including Root Cause Analysis.
• Ensure compliance with HSE programs and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain relationships with Regulatory Agencies by timely responses within the NEM.
• Support projects with contractors, project manager, and project reporting.
• Assist EPC contract negotiations and related engineering activities.

Skills

Asset Management Principles

Root Cause Analysis

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineer (or working towards chartership)

Job description

We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy-and we'd like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we'll back you every step of the way as you build your career.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Electrical Engineer to join our Renewables Engineering division.

Reporting to the Lead Engineer - Battery Storage and Gas, you will be responsible for the provision of asset management and reliability analysis to ensure performance, asset risks and regulatory requirements are identified and effectively managed across our operational renewable assets, particularly battery storage sites.

The role can be based in either Newcastle, Sydney or Melbourne.

Key responsibilities

• Assess performance of assets, address any technical issues and proactively work with all stakeholders to deliver timely solutions.
• Support and lead asset related investigations including formal Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE programs.
• Maintain effective working relationship with Regulatory Agencies by timely response to issues within the National Electricity Market (NEM).
• Support projects including liaison with contractors, project manager and project reporting.
• Support Engineering, Procure and Construct (EPC) contract negotiations.

About you

You are either an established Electrical Engineer with renewables energy experience who is looking for a new challenge or someone who is ready to take the next step in their Engineering career and learn within a large organisation leading the Energy Transition.

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate:

• Tertiary degree in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Professional Engineer or working towards chartership
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of Asset Management Principles.
• Technical experience with power generation assets (preferably renewables) is highly desirable.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

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