Electrical Project Engineer

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Location:
Ideally, this role will be based at Akaysha's Head Office in Melbourne, Cremorne; with travel to site expected, as required

Reporting to:

Senior Project Manager

The role:

The Project Engineer will be involved in all stages of BESS project planning, design management, project relevant documentations, site visits, permitting and technical support and system commissioning during construction phase and project handover.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Review and manage all aspects of design include civil, structural, electrical (primary and protection, and control systems), and mechanical
• Assist in project scheduling, cost tracking and quality assurance during the project execution stage
• Manage the EPC contractor and system integrator (OEM) through all stages of the project
• Manage relationships with key external stakeholders – AEMO, TNSPs, EPC and System Integrator (OEM).
• Prepare and maintain all project technical and quality documentations
• Develop and improve all the relevant construction management documentations including but not limited to project specification, HSE and Quality (ITP and ITC)
• Provide on-time project reporting to the construction team and external clients
• Assist Project Manager in preparing budget estimates
• Collaborate with team members when necessary to ensure effective communication and results

What's in it for you:

• Join a developer at the forefront of the BESS industry. We are a rapidly growing organisation with huge projects and a strong funding pipeline; Unlike other BESS Developers, we build, own and operate our assets.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary + bonus structure

What you'll bring:

• Qualifications – A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering science – Masters in Power Systems would be highly advantageous
• At least 4 years’ experience as an engineer in the utilities or renewables industry – other large scale infrastructure construction industries will be considered
• Experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of PV power plants, BESS or wind would be an advantage
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and MS project
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player, prepared to travel
• Previous experience managing projects from initial design to installation and execution is preferred
• Experience in permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction is preferred 

Please be aware you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status or have existing AU working rights to apply for this role.