Senior Electrical Engineer BESS Project Design
Akaysha EnergyPosted May 1, 2025
Cremorne, Victoria
Energy StorageFull Time
Job Description
The Senior Electrical Engineer at Akaysha Energy will lead the design and delivery of high-voltage systems for battery energy storage solutions, ensuring compliance and performance while managing engineering inputs throughout project execution. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and providing technical support during construction and commissioning.
Responsibilities
- •Lead the design and delivery of electrical, mechanical, and control systems for multi-megawatt BESS projects.
- •Manage engineering input through feasibility Gate Review, contractor selection, and project execution.
- •Liaise with AEMO, Network Service Providers, and contractors to ensure compliance and performance.
- •Provide on-the-ground support during construction and commissioning, including technical troubleshooting.
- •Contribute to continuous improvement through technical template updates and asset management planning.
Requirements
- •Formal qualifications in electrical, power systems, or electronic engineering.
- •Demonstrated experience in utility-scale energy storage systems, renewable energy projects, or transmission system design and delivery.
- •Strong technical knowledge in HV substation and grid connection design.
- •An understanding of SCADA and substation communications.
- •Extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, calculations, methods, and materials applications.
- •Experience and demonstrated knowledge of primary and secondary electrical system design for renewable generators and HV substations.
Benefits
- •Competitive pay with above-market performance bonuses
- •Generous benefits including annual wellbeing allowance, professional development support, paid parental leave, and mobile phone allowance
- •Flexible, hybrid work with centrally located, modern offices