Lead Electrical Engineer, Renewables & BESS

Bayside Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayside Group is partnering with a Tier 1 engineering consultancy to recruit an Associate Electrical Engineer in Melbourne. The role leads technical delivery across utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems, wind generation and HV infrastructure, shaping outcomes from concept through commissioning.

You will advise developers and investors, influence decisions and mentor engineers while building strong client relationships within a global engineering organisation.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree required or equivalent.
• RPEV registration and/or CPEng status preferred.
• Extensive experience with utility-scale BESS, renewables, HV substations or power infrastructure.
• Proven track record in TDD and/or Owner’s Engineer delivery roles.
• Strong design knowledge and ability to lead complex technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews and design delivery across BESS, renewables and HV substations.
• Deliver Technical Due Diligence (TDD) for lenders, investors and developers.
• Provide Owner’s Engineer support across delivery and commissioning phases.
• Review EPC/OEM designs, specifications and commissioning docs.
• Manage scope, budgets, resourcing and technical risk on projects.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to proposals and client engagement.

Skills

RPEV/CPEng registration

BESS & HV design

Owner’s Engineer delivery

Technical due diligence

Stakeholder communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Bayside Group is partnering with a Tier 1 engineering consultancy to recruit an Associate Electrical Engineer in Melbourne. The role leads technical delivery across utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems, wind generation and HV infrastructure, shaping outcomes from concept through commissioning.

You will advise developers and investors, influence decisions and mentor engineers while building strong client relationships within a global engineering organisation.