Lead Electrical Engineer - Battery Storage Projects

ACLE Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ACLE Services is seeking a Project Engineering Lead – Electrical to oversee electrical execution for BESS and HV substations in NSW. You will lead, mentor, and review PE deliverables while ensuring safety, QA, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, strong leadership, and experience with AS/NZS standards, NER/AEMO requirements, and protection/earthing. You will engage with clients and OEMs on complex renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Proven lead/supervisory experience on construction-phase electrical execution.
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS standards and NER/AEMO requirements.
• Experience with protection/control, earthing and 33 kV–330 kV substations.
• QA/QC, commissioning and contractor oversight track record.

Responsibilities

• Leads portfolio-wide electrical execution strategy across BESS, substation, and solar interfaces.
• Oversees electrical works from pre-construction through commissioning.
• Reviews and approves PE deliverables (test plans, QA packs, as-builts).
• Mentors and manages site-based Electrical PEs, including performance and training.
• Conducts site audits for workmanship and standards compliance.
• Represents ACLE with clients, NSPs/utilities, and OEMs.
• Tracks portfolio deliverables, milestones, and risk; reports to Head of Engineering.
• Identifies and mitigates key electrical risks (grid compliance, arc-flash, protection coordination).

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Power systems studies

AS/NZS standards

NER/AEMO requirements

Protection/Control

Earthing

Document control

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ACC (document control platform)

Job description

ACLE Services is seeking a Project Engineering Lead – Electrical to oversee electrical execution for BESS and HV substations in NSW. You will lead, mentor, and review PE deliverables while ensuring safety, QA, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, strong leadership, and experience with AS/NZS standards, NER/AEMO requirements, and protection/earthing. You will engage with clients and OEMs on complex renewable energy projects.