HV BESS Specialist | Grid-Forming Lead

Comade; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagles Engineers, part of CoMade, is seeking a BESS Specialist to lead the technical integration of utility-scale energy storage with MV/HV networks. The role spans concept design through commissioning, interfacing with OEMs, design teams, and grid operators in Australia.

Applicants should have a Bachelors in Electrical/Power Systems, 8+ years HV experience, and exposure to BESS/PSSE/ETAP/PSCAD. The position offers a challenging environment and competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• Min 8+ years in HV power engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical integration of battery enclosures and PCS/inverter units into balance-of-plant design.
• Define and verify the collector system components and ratings.
• Coordinate power system studies with OEM models (PSSE/PSCAD/ETAP).
• Lead safety-in-design for BESS hazards like thermal runaway and fire spread.
• Oversee FAT, commissioning, and GPS compliance activities.
• Review design packages at 30%, 80%, and IFC stages and support procurement.

Skills

HV power engineering

BESS

grid-forming control

grid-following control

PSSE/PSCAD/ETAP

project leadership

safety-in-design

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical or Power Systems)

CPEng / NER chartered (or eligible)

RPEQ or state registration

Tools

ETAP

PSSE

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Job description

Eagles Engineers, part of CoMade, is seeking a BESS Specialist to lead the technical integration of utility-scale energy storage with MV/HV networks. The role spans concept design through commissioning, interfacing with OEMs, design teams, and grid operators in Australia.

Applicants should have a Bachelors in Electrical/Power Systems, 8+ years HV experience, and exposure to BESS/PSSE/ETAP/PSCAD. The position offers a challenging environment and competitive remuneration.