Senior BESS HV Engineer – Grid-Connect & Commissioning

CoMade; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Barista style coffee

Fresh fruit

Close to public transport

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Mentorship from leaders

Job summary

CoMade is seeking a BESS Specialist to lead the technical integration of battery energy storage systems into HV collector and grid interfaces, from concept through commissioning. You will coordinate with OEMs, design teams, and network providers to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation.

You will bring 8+ years in HV power engineering, 3+ years on utility-scale BESS, and a strong background in lithium‑ion BESS technology, PCS control, and relevant standards, with opportunities to mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical or Power Systems) required.
• 8+ years in HV power engineering with 3+ years on utility-scale BESS, solar or wind connections.
• Experience with battery OEMs and network service providers.
• Strong knowledge of lithium‑ion BESS, PCS/inverter control (grid-following and grid-forming), and HV/MV systems 480 V to 66 kV+.
• Familiarity with AS 2067, AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 7000, AS 1940, AS 3008/IEC 60287 and the National Electricity Rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical integration of OEM battery enclosures and PCS/inverter units into the balance‑of‑plant design.
• Define and verify the collector system: main power transformer, 33 kV switchboards, RMUs, step‑up transformers and LV connections to the PCS.
• Review studies and ensure ratings meet short‑circuit, load flow and cable/transformer loading requirements.
• Drive battery yard layouts for maintenance access, fire separation, crane corridors and AS 2067 clearances.
• Coordinate power system studies with OEM models (ETAP/PowerFactory/PSCAD).
• Oversee FAT, site testing, energisation, commissioning and R2/hold‑point testing with the network service provider.

Skills

HV power engineering

BESS knowledge

grid-forming control

ETAP

PowerFactory

PSS/E

PSCAD

leadership

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical or Power Systems)

CPEng / NER chartered or eligible; RPEQ or state registration

Tools

ETAP

PowerFactory

PSS/E

PSCAD

Job description

CoMade is seeking a BESS Specialist to lead the technical integration of battery energy storage systems into HV collector and grid interfaces, from concept through commissioning. You will coordinate with OEMs, design teams, and network providers to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation.

You will bring 8+ years in HV power engineering, 3+ years on utility-scale BESS, and a strong background in lithium‑ion BESS technology, PCS control, and relevant standards, with opportunities to mentor