Engineering Manager - Octopus Australia

Octopus Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package including bonus

Extra Annual Leave

Flexible working

Ongoing learning and career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Mid-Senior level candidate to join their team in Melbourne or Sydney. The successful applicant will provide technical leadership in large-scale renewable energy projects and manage engineering teams. Key responsibilities include project lifecycle support, design standards implementation, and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and 10 years of experience in energy infrastructure. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in large-scale power or energy infrastructure, with exposure to solar PV and/or BESS.
• Proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams on complex projects.
• Experience with EPC/BOP contractors and technical advisors in high-value projects.
• Experience with solar PV and/or BESS; wind exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership throughout project lifecycle.
• Support procurement and construction with technical oversight.
• Line-manage and mentor a team of engineers.
• Collaborate across various internal teams to align project goals.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Technical leadership

Grid integration

Education

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

PVDesign/RatedPower

Wind software

Job description

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This is an opportunity to join the Octopus Australia team in our Melbourne or Sydney office. The successful applicant will be able to join the Octopus Australia team on their mission to accelerate Australia's transition to a future powered by renewable energy.

Octopus Investments Australia

Established in 2018, Octopus Australia is a dynamic multi‑disciplinary team of over 60 highly skilled people which spans the expertise required to realise and operate a renewable energy and storage portfolio.

With an existing multi‑GW portfolio of operating and development assets, including solar, wind and grid battery storage across the country, we are continuing to grow to create a long‑term business that can deliver a firmed energy product to meet the evolving needs of Australia’s energy future.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical leadership and project lifecycle support

• Provide engineering leadership from early origination and site screening through to operations, including capacity layouts, concept design, constructability reviews and CAPEX inputs.
• Oversee technical due diligence, resource monitoring campaigns, yield analysis and revenue assessments in collaboration with development, investments and energy markets teams.
• Own and refine standard technical specifications and Principal Project Requirements (PPRs) for solar, BESS, substations and wind balance‑of‑plant, incorporating lessons learned from operating and under‑construction assets.

2. Design, standards, systems and tools

• Build internal design and yield capabilities utilising tools such as PVsyst, PVDesign/RatedPower, AutoCAD and specialist wind software, including guidelines and QA processes.
• Implement and maintain engineering and construction standards, templates and reporting structures (e.g. design criteria, SLDs, cable schedules, technical specifications, construction reporting).
• Champion the adoption of digital tools and implementation of innovative process and investigate use of AI and automation to streamline workflows.

3. Construction interface and delivery support

• Work closely with the Project Director and Project Managers to provide technical oversight during procurement, construction, commissioning and operation.
• Support EPC and BOP procurement, including technical scopes, evaluation, clarifications and negotiation of high‑value contracts (EPC, BESS supply, substation, grid connection).
• Provide technical support to 3rd‑party Owner’s Engineers and site representatives, ensuring quality, safety, performance and compliance objectives are met.

4. Leadership, people and stakeholder management

• Line‑manage and mentor a growing team of engineers, creating clear development pathways for subject‑matter experts and future project leaders.
• Work collaboratively across the broader Octopus Australia business (investments, development, HSE, legal, energy markets, asset management) to align priorities and manage trade‑offs across the portfolio.
• Represent Octopus with external stakeholders including OEMs, technical advisors, contractors, lenders’ advisors and key industry bodies, building strong long‑term partnerships.

Qualifications

Experience and qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering (or closely related discipline).
• 10 years’ experience in large‑scale power or energy infrastructure, with significant exposure to utility‑scale solar PV and/or BESS; wind experience highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi‑disciplinary engineering teams and managing multiple concurrent projects across the full lifecycle (development, design, construction, commissioning and operations).
• Proven track record of working with EPC/BOP contractors, OEMs and technical advisors on complex, high‑value projects.

Desirable

• Experience in the investment or IPP side of the business, with familiarity in project finance concepts.
• Prior experience in a fast‑growing renewables developer, IPP or EPC, with exposure to both greenfield and brownfield opportunities.

Skills and attributes

• Strong technical grounding in solar, BESS and/or wind design, grid integration and construction methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels and build a high‑performing, inclusive team.
• Highly organised, comfortable managing complex workloads and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment, with a pragmatic and solutions‑focused mindset.

Additional Information

What we offer

• 💰 A competitive salary package including bonus and medical insurance benefits
• ✈️ Extra Annual Leave entitlement
• 🏡 Flexible working
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities

Octopus has built an exciting and inclusive high‑performance culture where employees feel empowered. We also understand the value of diversity, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace environment. We would welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

Our Values

• Be Bold – We like people who make decisions quickly and are OK changing their mind if it turns out there’s a better way of doing things.
• Be Helpful – We like people who behave like it is always day one and who remember that without our customers, there is no business.
• Be Straightforward – We like people who have opinions and express them in a way that’s respectful and easy to understand.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Industries

Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing