Lead Electrical Engineer – Utility-Scale Renewables
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Octopus Australia is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to strengthen our electrical capabilities across utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage projects. You will define standards, lead electrical decisions, and influence bankability, constructability, cost, and asset performance across a portfolio.
Based in Melbourne, with options to work across Sydney or Brisbane, the role offers development pathways into project and people management, and exposure to adjacent technical and commercial
Qualifications
- 7–10 years electrical engineering experience on Australian utility-scale renewables
- Experience with EPC/engineering consultant/renewable developer roles
- Involvement in pre- and post-financial close/construction phases
- Site construction exposure and contractor management
- Strong MV/HV power systems knowledge and standards familiarity
- Experience with tendering, contracts, and design reviews; DIgSILENT PowerFactory
Responsibilities
- Own electrical scope from generation to grid connection across a portfolio of projects
- Lead design reviews, contractor management and technoeconomic optimization
- Coordinate with civil, grid, SCADA and asset teams; educate stakeholders
- Contribute to contracting strategies and post-award engineering management
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Job description
Octopus Australia is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to strengthen our electrical capabilities across utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage projects. You will define standards, lead electrical decisions, and influence bankability, constructability, cost, and asset performance across a portfolio.
Based in Melbourne, with options to work across Sydney or Brisbane, the role offers development pathways into project and people management, and exposure to adjacent technical and commercial
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