Senior Energy Storage Engineer – BESS Architecture Lead

Zerra DC; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Zerra DC is seeking a Senior Energy Storage Engineer to provide technical leadership for large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems at Western Downs Digital Park in regional Queensland. This role will be pivotal in shaping the BESS solution from concept to handover.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be the project’s principal specialist for energy storage, leading architecture, design assurance and integration across concept, procurement, detailed design, manufacture, testing,

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of power-systems or energy-infrastructure experience, incl. utility-scale BESS.
• Strong knowledge of battery systems, PCS, transformers, switchgear, EMS, and SCADA.
• Experience taking BESS projects from concept to handover.
• Understanding of degradation, availability, efficiency, warranties and lifecycle.
• CPEng, NER or RPEQ registration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define BESS design basis, architecture, and performance criteria.
• Lead sizing and technical evaluation of battery and power conversion systems.
• Develop specifications, diagrams, layouts, control philosophies, and models.
• Engage with integrators, manufacturers, suppliers and network stakeholders.
• Support procurement, schedules, performance guarantees and warranties.
• Coordinate testing, FAT/site acceptance testing, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure safety, thermal management, fire life-safety and emergency planning.
• Provide operational readiness and documentation for handover.

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or related (Power Systems/Energy)

Job description

Zerra DC is seeking a Senior Energy Storage Engineer to provide technical leadership for large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems at Western Downs Digital Park in regional Queensland. This role will be pivotal in shaping the BESS solution from concept to handover.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be the project’s principal specialist for energy storage, leading architecture, design assurance and integration across concept, procurement, detailed design, manufacture, testing,