Engineering Manager AC BESS

DT Infrastructure; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay benchmarked to market

Career development in renewables

Parental leave flexibility

Hybrid work options

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the design delivery for a major utility‑scale solar farm integrated with an AC Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Based mainly in North Sydney, you will drive the engineering lifecycle from concept at 30% through IFC, ensuring robust, constructable designs aligned with project schedules and commercial objectives.

You will bridge design and construction, overseeing electrical systems and HV infrastructure, coordinating consultants and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Proven track record of managing complex engineering designs from 30%/FEED through IFC.
• Extensive experience delivering utility‑scale solar and BESS projects.
• Deep expertise in electrical systems, HV infrastructure and power systems in renewables.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design from 30% maturity through IFC for AC BESS and solar farm.
• Provide rigorous technical oversight focusing on electrical components, grid connection, substations, power conversion, battery integration.
• Coordinate external design consultancies and OEMs to meet quality, safety and compliance standards.
• Serve as primary technical interface between design consultants, project management, procurement and on-site teams.
• Facilitate design reviews, SiD workshops and value engineering initiatives.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with national standards, grid codes and local utility requirements.

Skills

Electrical Eng

HV Systems

Renewables Delivery

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Transport, Renewables, Defence and Utilities, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

Job Summary

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Transport, Renewables, Defence and Utilities, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Manager to lead the design delivery for a major utility‑scale solar farm integrated with an AC Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). In this critical role, you will take ownership of the project's engineering lifecycle, driving the design phase from 30% concept through to IFC.

Bridging the gap between technical design and project execution, you will ensure that all engineering deliverables are technically robust, constructable, and aligned with project schedules and commercial objectives. Whilst this position will require you to attend site regularly, you will primarily be based out of our North Sydney office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the multidisciplinary design process for the AC BESS and utility-scale solar farm, taking the design from 30% maturity through to final IFC.
• Provide rigorous technical oversight with a primary focus on the electrical engineering components, including grid connection, substations, power conversion systems, and battery integration.
• Manage and coordinate external design consultancies and OEMs, ensuring all deliverables meet strict quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Act as the primary technical interface between the design consultants, project management, procurement, and on‑site construction teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Facilitate and oversee critical design reviews, Safety in Design (SiD) workshops, and value engineering initiatives.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with relevant national standards, grid codes, and local utility connection requirements.

About You

You will possess a strong technical foundation combined with the practical project management acumen required to drive complex renewable infrastructure to completion.

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (essential).
• Design Management: Demonstrated track record of managing complex engineering designs from early phases (30% / FEED) through to IFC on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Project Experience: Extensive hands‑on experience in the delivery of utility‑scale solar and BESS projects. You must have a strong understanding of the complete project lifecycle and how detailed design translates directly to on‑site construction and commissioning.
• Technical Expertise: Deep subject matter expertise in electrical systems, High Voltage (HV) infrastructure, and power systems engineering within the renewables sector.
• Leadership: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage consultant performance, and resolve complex technical clashes.

Why Work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone's needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it's hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we'll work together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact ************@dtinfrastructure.com.au

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