Electrical Engineer Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Ecologic designs and delivers smart energy management systems, demand management, and energy integration solutions for schools, commercial buildings, and advanced energy projects across New Zealand.

Our work sits at the intersection of:

• electrical infrastructure
• solar and battery energy systems
• smart metering and controls
• real-world grid and site constraints

We focus on practical, deployable systems that reduce peak demand, improve resilience, and support electrification.

The Role

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience or strong interest in Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support the design, delivery, and scaling of smart energy projects.

This role bridges engineering design, site realities, and delivery teams, working closely with electricians, installers, and software engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Solar & BESS Engineering Support

• Support the design and review of:
  • solar PV systems
  • battery energy storage systems (BESS)
  • grid and site electrical interfaces
• Review and contribute to:
  • single-line diagrams
  • protection and metering layouts
  • inverter and battery configurations

Site Assessment & Project Support

• Assist with:
  • site electrical assessments
  • load analysis and capacity constraints
  • integration with existing infrastructure
• Provide technical input during:
  • project planning
  • installation
  • commissioning and handover

Grid, Metering & Compliance

• Support grid and network-facing requirements, including:
  • export/import constraints
  • protection and metering considerations
  • alignment with site operating limits
• Coordinate with installers and engineers to ensure designs are:
  • safe
  • compliant
  • practical to install

Integration with Smart Energy Systems

• Work alongside Ecologic’s EMS team to:
  • integrate solar and battery systems into monitoring and control platforms
  • ensure systems support demand management and peak shaving strategies
• Translate engineering intent into deployable configurations.

Standardisation & Scale

• Help develop:
  • repeatable design templates
  • standard approaches for common site types
  • technical documentation and guidance
• Support scaling projects from individual sites to portfolios.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience or strong exposure to:
  • solar PV systems
  • battery energy storage systems
  • LV electrical infrastructure
• Ability to work across:
  • design
  • site conditions
  • delivery teams
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Highly Valued (but not essential)

• Experience with:
  • grid-connected generation
  • protection and metering design
  • EV charging infrastructure an advantage
• Familiarity with:
  • demand management concepts
  • peak load constraints
  • smart energy or building systems
• Experience working alongside electricians and installers

Why Work With Ecologic

• Work on real-world solar and battery projects, not just desktop design
• Exposure to smart energy systems and demand management
• Opportunity to shape how systems are deployed at scale
• Collaborative environment across engineering, electrical, and software teams
• Strong pathway into senior technical or technical leadership roles

Role Evolution

As Ecologic grows, this role can evolve into:

• Senior Electrical Engineer – Energy Systems
• Technical Lead – Solar & BESS
• Design Authority for repeatable energy deployments

How to Apply

Apply via our website with:

• your CV
• a brief note outlining your experience or interest in solar and battery systems

All applications are managed through our online recruitment system.