Job Description

- Own, define, structure and manage the scope, budget, schedule, HSE, risks and quality of the electrical scope - from generation/storage equipment (solar PV, wind turbines, BESS) through to grid connection, on a portfolio of projects, through pre-acquisition due diligence processes, design, procurement, financial close, NTP, construction, commissioning and operations phases.
- Demonstrate technical leadership and provide mentoring/support to colleagues, with a focus on continuous improvement of electrical engineering standards, lessons learnt, and development of templates and governance processes covering HV/MV systems including:
- MV collector and reticulation systems
- Main power transformers
- AIS/GIS and switchgear
- HV cables and overhead/underground transmission lines
- Substations and electrical balance of plant
- Protection, control, earthing and power-quality studies
- Construction and installation methods/techniques of all of the above
- Own electrical interfaces with civil, grid, SCADA, environmental, planning, land, commercial, construction and asset management teams,



and educate key internal stakeholders with regards to electrical workstream objectives, risks and opportunities.
- Contribute to project contracting strategies, scope definition, tender documentation, technical evaluation, contract negotiation and post-award engineering management.
- Manage OEM and contractor performance from design through construction.
- Prepare/review concept designs, single line diagrams (SLDs), cable layouts, protection philosophies, bills of materials, technical specifications, employer's requirements/principal's project requirements, design reports, design certificates and construction documentation.
- Review, challenge and evaluate EPC / Owner’s Engineer’s / contractor’s design submissions, RFIs, variations and non-conformances with a focus on proactive practical issue resolution, technoeconomic optimization and risk management.
- Manage resolution of electrical-related punch list issues on operating assets post-COD.
- Coordinate and manage design reviews, site inspections and technical workshops as required.

📌 Lead Electrical Engineer - Octopus Australia (South Yarra)
🏢 Octopus
📍 South Yarra