Jr Electrical Engineer, Battery Systems Engineering

3 weeks ago

Portland, Oregon, United States Akaysha Energy Full time

Jr Electrical Engineer, Battery Systems Engineering Join to apply for the Jr Electrical Engineer, Battery Systems Engineering role at Akaysha Energy .
Join Akaysha Energy, a driving force behind the global renewable energy revolution. As a subsidiary of BlackRock's Global Renewable Power Fund, we are at the forefront of developing, financing, and operating transformative energy storage and renewable projects. Harness your passion for the climate and join a leader in the global energy transition.
At Akaysha Energy, we combine cutting-edge energy market modeling and data analytics with project development and financing expertise to rapidly decarbonize energy markets. Be part of our mission and work in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment where your ideas matter. Influence critical decisions and shape the future of sustainable energy.
Accelerate your career with us and enjoy above-market performance bonuses, flexible working arrangements, and benefit from training and development opportunities. Collaborate with passionate experts in the field, taking on empowering, hands-on roles with real-world impacts. Grow professionally and personally, broadening your experience, knowledge, and skills.
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 a Junior 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.
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.
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.
Join a critical and growing team within one of the fastest growing BESS developers in the world.
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Contract
Job function Engineering and Information Technology

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