Engineering Technologist – Solar PV & BESS

Ironbrij Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Ironbrij Pty Ltd is seeking an Engineering Technologist to analyse, adapt and apply engineering technologies for Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System projects. You will design, test and optimise systems, work with DNSPs and manufacturers, and ensure compliance with Australian standards.

Responsibilities include modeling, site assessments, performance testing, and technical investigations to improve efficiency and reliability across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with Australian Standards and BESS technologies is advantageous.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, Pylon or OpenSolar.
• Ability to perform site assessments and technical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Research and assess Solar PV and BESS technologies to support project requirements.
• Analyse existing PV and BESS configurations to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturers, installers and DNSPs to develop feasible solutions.
• Apply engineering technologies in system assessments, designs, diagrams and grid integration.
• Conduct testing, commissioning assessments and fault investigations to verify system functionality.
• Inspect designs to ensure compliance with Australian Standards and DNSP requirements.
• Perform site assessments, feasibility studies and integration planning.
• Analyse data to recommend modifications for better energy generation and storage.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

System performance analysis

Project collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Pylon

OpenSolar

Job description

We are seeking an Engineering Technologist to analyse, assess, adapt and apply engineering technologies in the design, implementation, testing and optimisation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

Duties include:

• Researching, evaluating and recommending Solar PV, battery storage, inverter and energy-management technologies to support engineering project requirements.
• Analysing and modifying existing Solar PV and BESS configurations to improve system efficiency, reliability, performance and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborating with engineers, manufacturers, installers and Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) to develop and implement technically feasible engineering solutions.
• Applying engineering technologies in system assessments, technical designs, single-line diagrams, grid integration and implementation of Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Conducting technical testing, commissioning assessments, fault investigations and performance evaluations to verify system functionality and identify improvements.
• Inspecting and assessing Solar PV and BESS designs and installations to ensure compliance with applicable Australian Standards, electrical safety regulations and DNSP requirements.
• Conducting site assessments, feasibility studies and technical calculations to determine suitable system configurations, equipment selection and integration requirements.
• Analysing operational data and evaluating system performance to recommend technical modifications and optimise energy generation, storage and utilisation.

Experience:

Experience with relevant Australian Standards, Solar PV and BESS technologies, AutoCAD, Pylon and/or OpenSolar is highly regarded.

Expected Salary: $80,000 AUD per year +superannuation