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?  Wärtsilä Energy Storage is driving the renewable energy revolution with cutting-edge grid-scale battery energy storage solutions. We’re seeking a versatile and innovative Software Solutions Engineer to join our team of controls and software experts. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges and enabling a sustainable future, we want to hear from you.<h3 style="text-align:justify;">What You’ll Do</h3>As an Software Solutions Engineer, you’ll bridge the gap between our standard software offerings and the unique control requirements of each energy storage project. Your responsibilities will include:<ul style="text-align:justify;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Developing software for project-specific or customer-specific needs beyond our standard product scope</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve challenges in networking, energy delivery, runtime performance, usability, and automation</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Creating novel tools to support commissioning teams during project delivery</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Providing ongoing support for deployed projects</li></ul><h3 style="text-align:justify;">What We’re Looking For</h3>We’re looking for a strong software engineering generalist with a background in energy systems and control engineering. You should have:<ul style="text-align:justify;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">A degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Experience with control systems, substations, power plants, and transmission systems</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Familiarity with SCADA standards and products</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Basic programming skills in Java, JavaScript, and Python</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Networking knowledge (VLAN, NAT, switches, routers)</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC DA/UA)</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Passion for renewable energy and grid code compliance (IEEE 1547)</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Strong attention to detail and time management skills</li></ul><h3 style="text-align:justify;">Preferred Qualifications</h3><ul style="text-align:justify;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP and cybersecurity in industrial control systems</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Experience with Linux OS, Java development, and software tools like Jira, Git, and Confluence</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Familiarity with SSH, tunneling, Docker, and Kubernetes</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;">Ability to create technical diagrams using ACAD or Visio</li></ul><h3 style="text-align:justify;">Travel &amp; Collaboration</h3>This role involves occasional travel (10%) to meet customers and support project delivery. Most collaboration is virtual, allowing flexibility and global reach.Why you and us You are valuated – 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 &amp; 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.   Successful applicants must be authorized to work in Australia without sponsorship.The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education, individual skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and consideration of internal equity.   Last application date: 14/10/2025  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 <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Software Solutions Engineer - ES&O

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.&nbsp;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?&nbsp;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? &nbsp;Wärtsilä Energy Storage is driving the renewable energy revolution with cutting-edge grid-scale battery energy storage solutions. We’re seeking a versatile and innovative Software Solutions Engineer to join our team of controls and software experts. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges and enabling a sustainable future, we want to hear from you.<h3>What You’ll Do</h3>As an Software Solutions Engineer, you’ll bridge the gap between our standard software offerings and the unique control requirements of each energy storage project. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Developing software for project-specific or customer-specific needs beyond our standard product scope</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve challenges in networking, energy delivery, runtime performance, usability, and automation</li><li>Creating novel tools to support commissioning teams during project delivery</li><li>Providing ongoing support for deployed projects</li></ul><h3>What We’re Looking For</h3>We’re looking for a strong software engineering generalist with a background in energy systems and control engineering. You should have:<ul><li>A degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field</li><li>Experience with control systems, substations, power plants, and transmission systems</li><li>Familiarity with SCADA standards and products</li><li>Basic programming skills in Java, JavaScript, and Python</li><li>Networking knowledge (VLAN, NAT, switches, routers)</li><li>Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC DA/UA)</li><li>Passion for renewable energy and grid code compliance (IEEE 1547)</li><li>Strong attention to detail and time management skills</li></ul><h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP and cybersecurity in industrial control systems</li><li>Experience with Linux OS, Java development, and software tools like Jira, Git, and Confluence</li><li>Familiarity with SSH, tunneling, Docker, and Kubernetes</li><li>Ability to create technical diagrams using ACAD or Visio</li></ul><h3>Travel &amp; Collaboration</h3>This role involves occasional travel (10%) to meet customers and support project delivery. Most collaboration is virtual, allowing flexibility and global reach.Why you and us&nbsp;You are valuated – as your true self.&nbsp;At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Your growth is supported.&nbsp;We believe in continuous learning &amp; teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.&nbsp;&nbsp;You get to make a difference.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Successful applicants must be authorized to work in Australia without sponsorship.The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education, individual skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and consideration of internal equity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Last application date:&nbsp;14/10/2025&nbsp;&nbsp;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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;This is Wärtsilä&nbsp;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 <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.&nbsp;

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