Senior Electrical Engineer, BESS System Design & Compliance …, Melbourne

Two Key Engineering Opportunities – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Electrical Product Development Engineer
- Quality & Compliance Engineer Our client is a fast-growing innovator in the clean energy sector, specialising in the design and delivery of advanced, grid-connected Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). As they scale their product capability and global manufacturing footprint, they are seeking two experienced engineering professionals to join their Melbourne-based team. These are high-impact roles sitting at the centre of product development, safety, compliance, and system performance—directly contributing to the delivery of safe, reliable, and market-leading energy storage solutions. Electrical Product Development Engineer (Technical Role) This is a senior, hands‑on engineering position responsible for leading the electrical design, development, validation, and lifecycle management of complex BESS products. Key focus areas:
- Lead electrical system design for grid-connected BESS (100kW – 5MVA+)
- Own protection design, system architecture, fault studies, arc flash, earthing, and power distribution engineering
- Define protection philosophies, interlocking, emergency shutdown, and system safety logic
- Ensure compliance with AS/NZS, IEC, UL9540/9540A, and grid connection standards
- Lead Safety in Design (SiD), systems engineering, and product validation processes
- Support certification, RCM compliance, FAT, and third‑party verification
- Manage technical documentation including SLDs, schematics, BOMs, and compliance matrices
- Collaborate with international manufacturing partners on prototypes and design iterations
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, performance, and manufacturability About you:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years’ experience in electrical product development or engineered systems
- Strong LV/MV systems and protection coordination expertise
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent
- Proven ability to apply Australian standards in product design and compliance
- Experience in BESS, solar PV, or grid-connected systems highly regarded Quality & Compliance Engineer This role is responsible for ensuring all BESS products are safe, compliant, and ready for market release. You will own product-level compliance, quality governance, and certification readiness across the full lifecycle. Key focus areas:
- Lead product safety and risk management (FMEA, SiD, hazard analysis, risk registers)
- Govern compliance with AS/NZS, IEC, UL9540A, NFPA, and grid requirements
- Oversee ISO 9001 Quality Management System for engineering
- Manage NCR, RCA, and CAPA processes and drive continuous improvement
- Approve FAT, type testing, and compliance documentation packages
- Support third‑party certification, audits, and regulatory submissions
- Oversee supplier compliance, documentation, and overseas QC partners
- Lead audit preparation and closure of corrective actions
- Ensure configuration management, document control, and change governance About you:
- 5+ years’ experience in quality, compliance, or regulatory engineering roles
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and structured QMS environments
- Experience in risk management, RCA/CAPA, and audit processes
- Strong understanding of engineering standards and compliance frameworks
- Background in electrical, energy, or complex engineered systems highly regarded
- Experience with UL9540A, certification bodies, or grid compliance advantageous Why Join? These roles offer the opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy transition, contributing to the development of safe, scalable, and high-performance battery energy storage systems. You’ll join a highly technical, team-oriented environment where engineering excellence, safety, and continuous improvement are central to everything they do. Both roles will play a critical part in shaping next‑generation energy storage products deployed in Australia and internationally. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rsaym