Electrical Engineer, Battery Systems Engineering

Akaysha Energy, a portfolio company under Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock - is at the forefront of developing, financing, and operating transformative energy storage and renewable projects.

We are a driving force behind the global renewable energy revolution.

We combine cutting-edge energy market modeling and data analytics with project development and financing expertise to rapidly decarbonize energy markets. In joining the team, you'll collaborate with passionate experts in the field and take on a role with real-world impacts; in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating and supportive environment - where your ideas matter.

Accelerate your career with us and enjoy above-market performance bonuses, flexible working arrangements and wellness allowances, alongside the benefits of professional training and development opportunities designed to broaden your experience, knowledge, and skills.

Make a difference, and harness your passion for the climate as you influence critical decisions and shape the future of sustainable energy.

Location:

Ideally, this role will be based at Akaysha's Portland, OR Office. We'd also consider our Houston, TX office as an alternate location.

Reporting To

General Manager, Battery Systems Engineering

The Role

As an Engineer within the Battery Systems Engineering team, you will support BESS and PCS technology selection and procurement, maintain and improve internal tools and datasets, and provide cross-pillar technical support. Your work will play a key role in Akaysha Energy’s large project portfolio. The team is currently undertaking several ambitious initiatives that will significantly improve Akaysha's approach to procurement and OEM selection. This role will contribute to these efforts through frequent supplier engagement and making strong improvements to internal systems and tools.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Meeting with potential suppliers and conducting technical due diligence on their products
• Maintenance of supplier database to track product roadmaps, technical specs, pricing, and performance guarantees
• Develop dashboards and other tools for product and project data visualization
• Maintenance of BESS and PCS inputs for internal design and analysis tools
• Investigate electrical and technical requirements for generation projects in new emerging international markets particularly throughout USA, Europe, and Asia.
• Support the Development team with supplier selection according to project requirements and product road maps
• Support the competitive bidding process between suppliers, building cost models to track and compare pricing
• Support the Commercial team with review of supply and service agreements for BESS and PCS procurement
• Support the Delivery team as BESS- and PCS-specific RFIs arise during construction and commissioning
• Support the Asset Management team as BESS- and PCS-specific questions arise during operations and maintenance.
• Occasional visits to sites on a project needs basis to oversee installation, commissioning, and maintenance of equipment.
• Actively promote and ensure health and safety through understanding and implementing workplace health and safety obligations.
  
  

What's In It For You

• In joining Akaysha you're joining 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.
• This role will provide an opportunity to gain significant technical knowledge regarding the design and function of BESS products and projects, as well as industry concepts around financing, contracting, energy markets, grid operations, and asset performance. This team is an excellent place for someone looking for a robust and broad understanding of the energy storage industry.
• Join a critical and growing team within one of the fastest growing BESS developers in the world. Akaysha's ambition provides for a very dynamic work environment with a great variety of engineering challengesFlexible working arrangements
  
  

Competitive salary

• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary
  
  

What You'll Bring

• BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, or Power Systems Engineering
• 1 years' experience in a generation, renewables, transmission, or distribution electrical engineering role
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering systems, calculations, application of engineering methods and materials.
• Preferably experience and proven knowledge of primary and secondary electrical systems.
• Preferably experience working on energy storage systems, renewable energy projects or transmission system design and delivery.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a small, fast-paced team, demonstrating adaptability, critical decision-making, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
  
  

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