Specialist Electrical Engineer, Primary Systems.

Description

• Participate in Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT & SAT) as required
• Supply electrical design details to Grid Connections Managers to facilitate GPS initiation
• Support Construction and Commissioning teams by addressing technical queries and evaluating design changes for safety, cost, reliability, and performance
• Continuously improve technical templates, tools, calculators, and design resources
• Liaise with AEMO, Network Service Providers, and Contractors on specification, design, commissioning, and operation of primary systems
• Lead design reviews of site electrical drawings, schematics, diagrams, and reports
• Collaborate with the wider Akaysha engineering team, contributing to consistent and effective global practices
• Lead workshops in Failure Mode Analysis, root cause investigation, and economic optimisation.
• Formulate condition monitoring strategies
• Develop technical specifications for BoP contractors and assist in tendering processes
• Earthing and Lightning Protection: Conducting risk assessments and designing comprehensive protection systems.
• Provide technical input for project feasibility (Gate Reviews) to ensure constructability and bankability
• Assist Operations teams with root cause analysis, maintenance strategies, modification reviews, and risk assessments

Requirements

• High Voltage Equipment Knowledge: Design and operation of transformers, circuit breakers, cables, disconnectors/earth switches, surge arresters. Includes transformer specification, maintenance and testing, as well as cable testing and monitoring.
• Busbar Design & Cable Sizing: Layout and stress calculations for high-voltage busbars, plus expertise in cable routing and thermal analysis.
• Construction & Installation Methods: Practical knowledge of onsite processes and commissioning activities.
• Electrical Design Standards & Codes: Familiarity with AS, IEC, IEEE, NEC, ANSI, and NESC standards, as well as BESS guidelines, National Electricity Rules (NER), and Generator Performance Standards.
• Electrical System Modelling & Analysis: Experience with short-circuit analysis, load flow studies, insulation coordination, arc flash, and electromagnetic field (EMF) studies.
• Protection & Coordination: Implementation of protection schemes and secondary systems interface, plus expertise in SCADA and communications within substations.

Benefits

• Benefits such as annual wellbeing allowance, generous paid parental leave, employee and family assistance programs, and mobile phone allowance.
• Hybrid and remote-compatible workplace, where flexibility is balanced with connection and every team member can do their best work, wherever they are.
• Competitive pay with above-market performance bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Professional Development Support including annual development allowance, additional paid time off, and curated learning content.
• Career support that works for you including both people and knowledge leadership promotion pathways, lateral moves and temporary secondment options.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance