Lead Electrical Engineer - Octopus Australia
Octopus Australia is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to enhance its electrical engineering capabilities across utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects. This role offers the opportunity to shape electrical engineering standards within a leading renewable energy developer and implement best practices across a portfolio of major Australian renewable energy projects. The position is available in Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane.
In this role, you will be responsible for defining, structuring, and managing the electrical scope of projects, including generation and storage equipment (solar PV, wind turbines, BESS) through to grid connection. Your duties will span pre-acquisition due diligence, design, procurement, financial close, construction, commissioning, and operations phases. You will also provide technical leadership, mentor colleagues, and develop templates and governance processes for HV/MV systems.
The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of electrical engineering experience on Australian utility-scale renewable energy projects, particularly in wind, solar PV, and/or battery energy storage systems. Experience with hybrid solar/BESS projects is highly regarded. A tertiary qualification in electrical engineering or a related discipline is required. Chartered status or progress towards registration is advantageous.
Octopus Australia offers a competitive salary package, including an annual bonus, and a generous contribution to private health insurance when you join the Octopus Australia-sponsored Medibank policy. Additional benefits include an extra five days of annual leave entitlement, a hybrid working arrangement, ongoing learning and career development opportunities, a monthly mobile phone allowance, access to an employee wellness program, and the opportunity to apply your skills to the renewable energy transition.
Joining Octopus Australia means becoming part of a dynamic team committed to accelerating Australia's transition to a cleaner, more resilient future. The company values diversity and is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace environment. Employees are empowered to be bold, helpful, straightforward, and empathetic, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.