Head of Engineering - Energy Storage

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Regenerate Talent

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Sydney, Australia

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Head of Engineering | Battery Energy Storage | Sydney


We’re recruiting for a Head of Engineering to build and lead the in-house engineering function at a fast-growing renewable energy storage business, backed by a global sustainable infrastructure investor. This is a rare chance to be the senior technical authority across a portfolio of utility-scale and distributed battery storage assets, from early development through construction, commissioning and ongoing performance. With a large multi-gigawatt pipeline ahead, you’ll set the standards, shape the team, and make the delivery model repeatable as the business scales. This is an exciting leadership position with an n dustry leading company with a very bright future forseeable, with a seat at the leadership table reporting into the executive team.


What you’ll do

  • Build, lead and develop the engineering team, and decide the right balance of in-house capability and external support
  • Own technical standards, design basis, specifications and sign-offs across every project phase
  • Direct engineering input into site feasibility, technology selection, tendering and contractor selection
  • Lead the owner’s engineering function through construction and commissioning, including FAT/SAT and energisation
  • Work closely with the Grid team on connection, registration and Generator Performance Standards
  • Own the technical handover to operations and feed lessons learned back into future designs
  • Champion safety in design, electrical safety, and switching and isolation discipline


What you’ll bring

  • Degree in electrical, power systems or a related engineering discipline
  • 15+ years in utility-scale electrical infrastructure (BESS, solar, wind, substations or generation), including HV works
  • 5+ years leading engineering teams or an owner’s engineering function
  • Experience leading engineering across the full asset lifecycle, with accountability for technical decisions
  • Working knowledge of the NEM connection process, AEMO registration and GPS under the NER
  • Strong understanding of BESS systems, including PCS, power plant controllers, SCADA and controls
  • A genuine commitment to safety and the ability to make confident technical calls under pressure
  • Willingness to travel to project sites across NEM states


Desirable: CPEng and/or NER registration, an electrical licence or HV switching qualifications, and experience scaling an engineering function.


What’s on offer

  • Sydney CBD location with hybrid and flexible working
  • Competitive remuneration with performance-linked bonus potential
  • Real growth opportunities in an international, mission-driven organisation


Interested? Please apply now or message mike@regeneratetalent.com to arrange a confidential discussion and learn more.


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