Senior Electrical Engineer – BESS Project Design

Are you ready to help build a brighter, cleaner tomorrow?

At Akaysha Energy, we’re building big, fast, and with purpose. Since 2021, we’ve grown to over 150 people across four countries, and we’re proud to lead the energy transition with mega-scale battery storage solutions that we design, build, own and operate.

Backed by BlackRock, we’re a portfolio company under Global Infrastructure Partners working to make clean, reliable energy accessible around the world. But what we are really building is a better future for everyone we share the planet with.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer reporting to the General Manager, Project Design, you’ll lead the design and delivery of high-voltage systems for our battery energy storage solutions (BESS). This is a full-time, hybrid role, based in our Cremorne, Melbourne office, 2-3 days per week (also open to Sydney or Brisbane).

What you’ll do

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical, mechanical, and control systems for multi-megawatt BESS projects, including concept layouts, SLDs, cable schedules, and technical specifications.
• Manage engineering input through feasibility (Gate Review), contractor selection, and project execution—overseeing design reviews, supplier assessments, and BoP contractor deliverables.
• Liaise with AEMO, Network Service Providers, and contractors to ensure compliance and performance across primary and secondary electrical systems, grid connection, and commissioning.
• Provide on-the-ground support during construction and commissioning, including technical troubleshooting, FAT/SAT attendance, hold point testing, and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through technical template updates, FMEA workshops, asset management planning, and maintenance and operations oversight.

What you’ll bring

• 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
• Comfortable collaborating across teams and managing external partners

Why join us

• Work on projects that are big, bold, and making a real impact
• 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
• A passionate, growing team with a strong focus on learning, shared purpose and supportive leadership.

We believe diverse teams build better solutions for the planet and its people. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to do their best work, no matter their background, identity, or lived experience.

Be part of today’s most tomorrow company. Apply now.