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Battery Energy Storage Engineer

Just imagine your future with us…

At Aurecon we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?

Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do.  Are you excited about the future?

Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are.

Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.

We embrace flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual needs so that you get to create your own experience with us.

Aurecon and battery storage

At Aurecon, we are passionate about playing a leading role in the transformation of the electricity sector and the decarbonisation of industry.

We have a deep understanding of the solutions and pathways that are required to achieve this once in a lifetime transformation of the energy industry.

A key technology focus is large-scale battery storage. Aurecon has already built a considerable legacy in this space, including on the nation’s largest operating projects; the Hornsdale Power Reserve and Victorian Big Battery. In Queensland alone, we are the now the technical advisor / Owners Engineer across several large battery projects, working with both private developers and each of the QLD Government Owned (Power Gen) Corporations to successfully achieve their ambitious battery storage goals.

Our QLD Energy team is playing a leading role in the ramp up of QLD’s battery storage deployment, supporting many projects in other regions too.

We are looking to grow our QLD based battery storage team, with positions available for the right candidates from mid-level through to Principal. You would join a dynamic and industry leading team in this field, with the opportunity to work on a range of projects, throughout various stages of development through to execution.

Does that pique your interest?

What will you do?

The positions are in the Power Generation team within Aurecon’s Energy Business. Role specifics will depend on experience level; however, the key focus will be on leading the development and delivery of utility scale battery energy storage projects, including the following activities:

• Scoping, concept and feasibility level studies for large scale battery storage and generation projects
• Manage, or be part of delivering large scale procurement processes including preparation of EPC/split contract/IPP type functional specifications, tender evaluations, negotiations, etc.
• Advisory services in relation to battery storage market trends, project development strategies and technical insights
• Support project implementation through a variety of stages, including detailed design, owner’s engineer, lenders engineer and O&M phase support.
• Battery storage project lender due diligence
• Support development of battery energy storage business cases through integration of technical and market insights
• Business development, including client engagement and preparation of proposals

You will join our multi-disciplinary team who advises our clients on the development and implementation of power generation and energy storage projects from conception through to financial close, and for implementation. While the focus of the role is BESS, you will be part of a team working across a range of technologies including solar PV, wind, pumped hydro, hydrogen and hybrid/island grid applications.

We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world’s economic development and for the decarbonisation of the electricity sector. It’s the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things you will need to have in order to ‘bring ideas to life’.

• Deeply understand our client’s most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities relating to the energy sector
• Ask the right questions to frame a strategic approach to problem solving and value creation
• Search for innovative ideas and concepts to further improve delivery processes for the business
• Able to bring innovation to complex problems using your problem solving and analytical skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering (electrical preferred)
• Be registered as a RPEQ or eligible for registration
• Self-motivated and hard-working
• Highly aligned with many of the Aurecon Attributes – co-creative, commercial, engaging, fearless, inquisitive, resourceful, sense maker, and unconventional thinker
• Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times
• Post-graduation experience (duration commensurate with level of position) in a role with close contact with the power industry, consulting, battery storage supply or power project developer/owner/operator
• Understanding of the project development lifecycle including; development approval, environmental assessment, contracting strategies, procurement processes, commercial agreements, financing and implementation/construction of projects
• Knowledge and understanding of battery storage technology and associated electrical infrastructure
• Understanding of the National Electricity Market in relation to battery services and business case development would be beneficial

We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What can you bring to the team?

Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imagining engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will also need a relevant technical qualification.  

Our Aurecon Attributes describe the types of people we bring together for clients. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you.

Finally, we value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

Does that sound like you?

About us

We’ve re-imagined engineering.

Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it!

For a start, our clients’ ideas drive what we do. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world’s most complex challenges. And through a range of unique creative processes and skills, we work to re-imagine, shape and design a better future. We listen deeply and intently, which helps us see opportunities, possibilities and potential that others can’t. Think engineering. Think again.

Want to know more?

You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Aurecon by visiting the careers section of our website.

If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you.

Apply now!