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 prospects.
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