Engineering Manager, Renewables (Solar/BESS/Wind)

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.

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

Education

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

PVDesign/RatedPower

Job description

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.