Engineer - BESS / Battery Systems / Energy Storage

Aula Energy is building a portfolio of solar, wind and battery assets that will power Australia’s clean energy future. We are seeking an Engineer - BESS / Battery Systems / Energy Storage to support the development, delivery and performance of our growing storage portfolio.

You will

·       Provide technical expertise to battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across the project lifecycle from early development through construction and into operations and asset management

·       Perform technical assessments for our energy storage and hybrid technology projects including preliminary designs, layout optimisations, tender activities, and ongoing asset performance assessments.

·       Support technology selection and inputs to grid connection activities

·       Provide technical inputs into Aula’s standards and procedures

·       Coordinate external engineering advisors and subject matter experts

·       Support procurement and tender evaluations including OEM reviews

·       Participate in design reviews and support construction and commissioning

·       Support performance optimisation through delivery and operations

·       Contribute to management through the identification of technical and HSE risks

You bring

·       A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

·       3–5 years’ experience working with BESS projects

·       Advanced understanding of BESS technology, inverter performance and control systems

·       Strong technical and communication skills

·       Experience with techno-economic analysis will be viewed favourably

·       A proactive, collaborative mindset and ability to engage with multi-disciplinary team members

What we offer

Aula Energy employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Wellbeing and service bonus leave

• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave as well as benefits to support you as you transition to life as a working parent

• Paid volunteer leave

• Range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Aula Energy is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work and WORK180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and in working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know when applying.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Be part of something bigger. Apply now and help us Power Up The Future.

Aula Energy is an Australian-headquartered renewable energy business. We’re dedicated to developing, building and operating onshore renewable energy projects across Australia with ambition to expand into New Zealand. Established by Macquarie in 2023, we bring together a proud Australian heritage, a specialist team with decades of experience in onshore renewables and a shared mission to provide energy for the future.

We believe that together we can be greater than the sum of our parts. And that it’s through partnership that we can have the most impact. That’s why we prioritise long-term relationships and collaboration in the development of our projects and operation of our assets. Together, we can help bring about meaningful change for the people who live and work in our communities.