Our story

A partner committed to a better energy future.

Enervia is a leader in the development and design of energy assets. Understanding your business is at the heart of our approach. We build close partnerships to create customised, reliable solutions for your project.

The Enervia team on a project site
50+
Collective years of experience
Up to 500kV
Project capability
2GW+
Renewable project involvement
$10B+
ECI & project involvement

Our purpose & vision.

Our purpose is to engineer the high-voltage infrastructure that powers a reliable, sustainable energy future, partnering with clients to deliver assets that matter.

Our vision is to be the trusted engineering partner of choice for the transmission, substation and renewable energy sectors, recognised for technical excellence and enduring client relationships.

Core values.

Safety

Our foremost priority — designs that comply and safeguard the wellbeing of every stakeholder.

Reliability

High-voltage assets that perform consistently and efficiently under all conditions.

Innovation

Pushing the boundaries of electrical engineering with forward-thinking practice.

Collaboration

Open communication and transparency with clients, partners and communities.

Our people

The people behind the work.

Amir Jesmi

Amir Jesmi

Managing Director

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Amir Jesmi

Managing Director

Amir is a Chartered Electrical Engineer with 25 years of international experience in high-voltage transmission, substations, BESS, solar farms, and power generation. He is the Director and co-founder of Enervia Engineering and has previously served as Engineering Director at Gamuda Australia and Head of Engineering at UGL. Amir has led multidisciplinary teams across major projects and tenders including VNI West, CopperString, PEC, and the Victorian Big Battery. His career spans technical design, project delivery, procurement, and commercial strategy, bringing together deep engineering expertise and executive leadership. Amir is known for his holistic approach, aligning design, construction, and business outcomes to deliver high-impact, future-ready infrastructure.

Hamid Kamankesh

Hamid Kamankesh

Chief Engineer

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Hamid Kamankesh

Chief Engineer

Hamid is a Chartered Principal Electrical Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the design and analysis of high-voltage transmission lines, substations, and solar farm infrastructure. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering and a strong background in software development, he has led technical teams and developed automated tools that have improved engineering accuracy, speed, and cost-effectiveness across multiple major projects. Hamid has deep expertise in insulation coordination, electromagnetic analysis, lightning performance, EMTP simulations, and substation primary/secondary design. Known for his innovative approach and analytical rigour, he has delivered key contributions on landmark projects such as HumeLink, CopperString, Koodaideri, and Upper Tumut Switching Station.

Marlon Fonseka

Marlon Fonseka

Engineering Manager

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Marlon Fonseka

Engineering Manager

Marlon is a Chartered Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in primary electrical design and earthing system engineering for high-voltage substations up to 500kV. With a strong foundation in plant layout, equipment specification, and CDEGS-based earthing design, he has led key design packages for major Australian projects including Humelink West, Western Power CEL-N, Uralla, and MacIntyre Wind Farm. His expertise extends to lightning protection, EMF and LFI assessments, and routine maintenance testing programs across both brownfield and greenfield settings. Marlon is known for his practical approach to problem-solving, in-depth technical knowledge, and ability to deliver reliable, standards-aligned outcomes across utility and renewable sectors.

Edward Vining

Edward Vining

Engineering Manager

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Edward Vining

Engineering Manager

Edward Vining is a Chartered Electrical Engineer and Partner at Enervia Engineering with over a decade of expertise in delivering complex, high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects across Australia. He has a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the design and delivery of major Transmission Network Service Provider (TNSP) projects, including critical Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) developments such as CopperString, HumeLink, Kaban, and MacIntyre. Edward balances this transmission network experience with deep expertise in utility-scale renewable energy integration. He has steered the design of major Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) including Collie, Western Downs, and Port Hedland, alongside significant solar installations like Mica Creek and Tailem Bend, and prominent wind farm developments. Known for his design leadership and stakeholder coordination, Edward consistently delivers high-quality outcomes across both greenfield and brownfield energy infrastructure assets.

Mina Rafla

Mina Rafla

Senior Design Manager

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Mina Rafla

Senior Design Manager

Mina Rafla is a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 18 years of experience specializing in engineering design and project management within the Energy & Renewables, Transport, and Mining sectors. He is highly regarded for his expertise in multidisciplinary design integration and his ability to manage complex infrastructure projects across various contract models, including construct only, design & construct, contract management, alliances, joint ventures and PPPs

Vida Mazhari

Vida Mazhari

Senior Design Manager

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Vida Mazhari

Senior Design Manager

Vida is a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 17 years’ experience supporting complex infrastructure projects across planning, design management, procurement, technical coordination, and project governance environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with experience in risk and constraints assessment, technical reporting, stakeholder coordination, and preparation of decision-support materials. Skilled in reviewing complex technical information, identifying dependencies and risks, and delivering structured, practical, and outcome-focused advisory support within multidisciplinary project environments.

Ali Hashemi

Ali Hashemi

Principal Electrical Engineer

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Ali Hashemi

Principal Electrical Engineer

Ali Hashemi is a Chartered Professional Electrical Engineer (CPEng, NER, RPEQ, RPEV) with over 24 years of experience in the design, management, and commissioning of HV substations and renewable projects. Proven expertise leading Primary and Secondary design teams for complex utility, renewable, and transmission projects ranging from 22 kV to 500 kV. Skilled in managing the full project lifecycle, from ECI and tender phases to detailed design and site energisation, with a strong focus on AEMO compliance, brownfield risk management, and multi-disciplinary coordination

Lachlan Mills

Lachlan Mills

Design Engineer

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Lachlan Mills

Design Engineer

Lachlan is a Mechanical Engineer and electrical technician with two years of experience in the renewable energy industry, supporting early-stage wind assessments and solar resource monitoring projects across Australia. His experience spans project delivery and field operations for renewable energy systems. Lachlan brings a practical, data-driven approach to engineering and a strong interest in the development and delivery of Australia’s evolving energy industry.

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