Senior Energy Storage Engineer - BESS Architecture Lead

Zerra DC; Dalby; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zerra DC seeks a Senior Energy Storage Engineer to lead BESS architecture and integration for Western Downs Digital Park in Queensland. You will own the design basis, sizing, specifications and life-cycle performance, coordinating with suppliers, integrators and network stakeholders from concept through commissioning.

Lead safety, thermal, emergency response and testing programs, ensuring grid compliance and operational readiness for a premier data-centre and energy campus project.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Electrical/Power).
• 10+ years in power-systems or energy-infrastructure, with significant BESS experience.
• Strong knowledge of battery systems, EMS/SCADA, protection and BOS.
• Experience taking BESS from concept through procurement, design, testing and handover.
• Understanding of degradation, availability, efficiency, warranties and lifecycle.
• Solid BESS safety, thermal management and emergency response knowledge.
• Ability to coordinate with consultants, contractors, OEMs and stakeholders.
• CPEng, NER or RPEQ registration, or eligibility, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define BESS design basis, architecture and performance criteria.
• Lead sizing, evaluation of battery systems, PCS, transformers, switchgear and balance of plant.
• Develop specs, diagrams, layouts, control philosophies and performance models.
• Engage with integrators, manufacturers, suppliers, consultants and network stakeholders.
• Support bid evaluation, vendor selection, schedules and warranties.
• Assess technology, degradation, augmentation, availability and lifecycle.
• Ensure thermal, fire/life-safety, emergency response and maintainability requirements.
• Coordinate factory reviews, FAT, site acceptance, commissioning and testing.
• Support operational readiness, maintenance strategy and handover.

Skills

Energy storage

Power systems

Leadership

BESS integration

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Power Systems Engineering

Energy Engineering

Job description

Zerra DC seeks a Senior Energy Storage Engineer to lead BESS architecture and integration for Western Downs Digital Park in Queensland. You will own the design basis, sizing, specifications and life-cycle performance, coordinating with suppliers, integrators and network stakeholders from concept through commissioning.

Lead safety, thermal, emergency response and testing programs, ensuring grid compliance and operational readiness for a premier data-centre and energy campus project.