Lead Project Engineer, Energy Storage projects, Australia

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

Your main responsibilities are：

• A strong leader and contributor in supporting new projects and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI)
• Ensure that the project technical solution fulfils customer contract and other requirements
• Reviewing and providing engineering input and guidance to ensure the energy storage facility solution is fit for purpose and optimized.
• Responsible for the project subcontracting
• Responsible for managing Balance of Plant engineering interface
• Responsible for High-Medium-Low voltage systems and protection relays
• Ensure the fire protection and detection system is according to the project requirement.
• Plan project engineering phase and engineering work packages
• Responsible for technical change and cost management
• Ensure good collaboration with Project Management team members, in-house experts, and external engineering services providers
• Communicate actively with customers and other business stakeholders on project technical matters
• Provide lessons learned and development initiatives
• Safeguard that the electrical works are executed according to contract specifications and design directives
• Manage and initiate project activities for contractual fulfilment together with Supply Management, suppliers, subcontractors, and other members of the project-specific organization
• Plan the works with the total costs and customer needs in focus
• Follow-up quality, progress, costs and documentation of the technical area
• Report, evaluate and mitigate risks
• Participate in customer negotiations when needed and maintain good customer relationship
• Apply project management best practices
• Support sales in Energy Storage project opportunities
• Provide Project technical specification and scope of supply review

You will shine in this role when you have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in engineering (preferably Electrical)
• Specialised cross discipline technical expertise within Substation/ BESS or solar engineering
• Need good electrical engineering background and good understanding of other engineering discipline
• Proficient in Control Systems & Industrial Communication protocols
• Project Management experience (minimum 5 years)
• Minimum 5+ years in Oil & Gas, Utility scale energy storage and renewable energy projects
• Leadership experience and skills
• Good negotiation and presentation skills
• Cost awareness & effectiveness
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Proactive attitude and positive Can-Do mind-set
• Technical report writing skill and engineering analysis skill are desired.

Why you and us 
You are valued, as your true self. At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.  

Your growth is supported, We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential. 

You get to make a difference, Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.  

Contact & next steps
Submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline.  

Please apply by 01/07/2025 at 23:59 Australian Standard Time. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to same time zone

Last application date: 01/07/2025 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.