Engineering Technologist – Solar PV & BESS

Ironbrij; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Ironbrij is seeking an Engineering Technologist to analyse, assess, adapt and apply engineering technologies for Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System projects. You will support design, testing and optimisation, collaborating with engineers, installers and DNSPs to implement feasible solutions.

The role requires experience with Solar PV and BESS technologies, AutoCAD, Pylon or OpenSolar, and a strong focus on safety, standards compliance and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience with Australian Standards applicable to Solar PV and BESS.
• Knowledge of Solar PV and BESS technologies (inverters, storage, grid integration).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Pylon or OpenSolar for design work.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and apply engineering technologies for PV/BESS design and optimisation.
• Assess system configurations and perform technical calculations.
• Collaborate with engineers, installers and DNSPs on feasible solutions.
• Conduct testing, commissioning assessments and fault investigations.
• Ensure designs comply with Australian standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Solar PV knowledge

BESS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Tools

AutoCAD

Pylon

OpenSolar

Job description

Engineering Technologist - Solar PV & BESS

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