Senior Grid Engineer - Octopus Australia at Octopus Investments Australia in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

grid connection

tender management

equipment selection

compliance testing

due diligence

performance review

We are seeking a Senior Grid Engineer to lead grid-related activities across our wind, battery and solar hybrid projects - supporting the full project lifecycle from development to operation, with a focus on grid connection and ongoing compliance within the NEM.

Engage in commercial and technical grid aspects of EPC, eBoP, and O&M tenders, including the selection of key inverter and PPC equipment and negotiation of contracts
Support the team during the early-development phase of projects in preliminary design and network connection strategy
M&A: Provide strategic network-related insight on new investment opportunities and manage related due diligence activities.
Construction: Manage R1, Registration, Hold Point testing and R2 compliance
Operation: Support the team in ongoing compliance and performance reviews of operational assets.
Connection Process: Lead the connection process, including managing the NSP, AEMO and technical consultants
Development:Support the team during the early-development phase of projects in preliminary design and network connection strategyEngage in commercial and technical grid aspects of EPC, eBoP, and O&M tenders, including the selection of key inverter and PPC equipment and negotiation of contracts

Requirements

electrical engineering

contract management

hse

grid connection

commercial

4+ years

Just as important as what you achieve in this role, is how you perform the role. We’ll need you to be an engaged team member who can provide technical leadership to investment and development workstreams. You should be a self-starter with high energy levels, tenacity, initiative, and a willingness to deliver the required results.

Contract and project management skills. The candidate must be highly organised, confident in managing contracts and able to handle relationships with external stakeholders effectively, sometimes in challenging circumstances
Qualifications. Candidates must have a tertiary qualification in electrical engineering or a related discipline
Eligibility to work in Australia – visa sponsorship is not offered
An understanding of core legal concepts, particularly those relating to contracts for the construction and management of renewable energy projects
Expertise in Health, Safety and Environmental practices, legislations, and requirements.
Candidates must demonstrate a commercial mindset and be able to consider technical challenges in a broader commercial and investment context
Experience. We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 4 years industry experience with at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. This experience must be related to working on grid-scale renewable energy projects in Australia, with emphasis placed on grid connection experience within the NEM
To facilitate the travel to site, a valid driver’s licence is necessary
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
💰 A competitive salary package including bonus and medical insurance benefits
🏡 Flexible working
✈️ Extra Annual Leave entitlement

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must be eligible to work in australia.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

A$11B Assets

Managed Assets

Over A$11 billion in clean energy assets under management, including wind, solar, and battery-storage projects across Australia.

333 MW

Solar Capacity

The Darlington Point Solar Farm, a flagship project, has a 333 MW capacity contributing to clean energy generation.

It manages over A$11 billion in clean energy assets.
The Darlington Point Solar Farm is a 333 MW project.
It includes hybrid sites like Fulham (solar+battery).
Its funds target long-term returns via power-purchase contracts.
They deliver expertise in engineering and asset management across states.
Projects combine solar, wind, and storage to power hundreds of thousands of homes.

Culture + Values

Be Bold
Be Helpful
Be Straightforward
Customer‑obsessed
Ambitious
Friendly
Values‑driven business that puts customers at the heart
Entrepreneurial (supporting innovative ideas via Springboard)
Not bureaucratic (avoiding rules for rules’ sake)
B Corp‑certified with genuine care for people and wellbeing

Environment + Sustainability

2.15 Billion MWh

Net Energy Produced

Total net energy generated through renewable sources.

1.39 Million tCO₂

Carbom Avoided

Tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions prevented through renewable energy projects.

6.81 Million Trees

Trees Planted

Total number of trees planted as part of sustainability efforts.

Core impact goal: accelerate transition to net zero through renewable energy investments
ESG KPIs: funding into renewables, GHz renewable electricity generated, tonnes of carbon avoided
Recent metrics include powering 359,781 homes per year and displacing 646,497 cars
Invested in biodiversity: created Biodiversity Conservation Act reserves at Darlington Point
Secured renewable portfolio: $3 billion with a visible $5 billion pipeline
Launched A$10 billion renewable funds (OASIS & OREO)
CEFC cornerstone commitment of A$150 million across OASIS funds
Owns Australia’s largest solar farm (333 MW Darlington Point); developing 180 MW Dulacca wind farm; multiple utility scale projects
First Nations JV Desert Springs Octopus co-designing 100–150 MW solar + storage projects with benefit-sharing
Voluntary compliance with Modern Slavery Act by April 30, 2023

Inclusion & Diversity

Recruitment aims: unbiased, open to all backgrounds; focus on culture-add, collaboration, technical ability
Octopus Group policy: equal opportunities; Octopus Australia reports annual ESG policy reviewed by Board covering 'People' pillar
No publicly disclosed gender ratios or specific gender-related statistics

Articles

Octopus: a new, many‑armed approach to renewables investment

Octopus announces renewable investment and solar farm acquisition

Role

Description

grid connection

tender management

equipment selection

compliance testing

due diligence

performance review

Engage in commercial and technical grid aspects of EPC, eBoP, and O&M tenders, including the selection of key inverter and PPC equipment and negotiation of contracts
Support the team during the early-development phase of projects in preliminary design and network connection strategy
M&A: Provide strategic network-related insight on new investment opportunities and manage related due diligence activities.
Construction: Manage R1, Registration, Hold Point testing and R2 compliance
Operation: Support the team in ongoing compliance and performance reviews of operational assets.
Connection Process: Lead the connection process, including managing the NSP, AEMO and technical consultants
Development:Support the team during the early-development phase of projects in preliminary design and network connection strategyEngage in commercial and technical grid aspects of EPC, eBoP, and O&M tenders, including the selection of key inverter and PPC equipment and negotiation of contracts

Requirements

electrical engineering

contract management

hse

grid connection

commercial

4+ years

Contract and project management skills. The candidate must be highly organised, confident in managing contracts and able to handle relationships with external stakeholders effectively, sometimes in challenging circumstances
Qualifications. Candidates must have a tertiary qualification in electrical engineering or a related discipline
Eligibility to work in Australia – visa sponsorship is not offered
An understanding of core legal concepts, particularly those relating to contracts for the construction and management of renewable energy projects
Expertise in Health, Safety and Environmental practices, legislations, and requirements.
Candidates must demonstrate a commercial mindset and be able to consider technical challenges in a broader commercial and investment context
Experience. We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 4 years industry experience with at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. This experience must be related to working on grid-scale renewable energy projects in Australia, with emphasis placed on grid connection experience within the NEM
To facilitate the travel to site, a valid driver’s licence is necessary
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
💰 A competitive salary package including bonus and medical insurance benefits
🏡 Flexible working
✈️ Extra Annual Leave entitlement

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must be eligible to work in australia.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

A$11B Assets

Managed Assets

Over A$11 billion in clean energy assets under management, including wind, solar, and battery-storage projects across Australia.

333 MW

Solar Capacity

The Darlington Point Solar Farm, a flagship project, has a 333 MW capacity contributing to clean energy generation.

It manages over A$11 billion in clean energy assets.
The Darlington Point Solar Farm is a 333 MW project.
It includes hybrid sites like Fulham (solar+battery).
Its funds target long-term returns via power-purchase contracts.
They deliver expertise in engineering and asset management across states.
Projects combine solar, wind, and storage to power hundreds of thousands of homes.

Culture + Values

Be Bold
Be Helpful
Be Straightforward
Customer‑obsessed
Ambitious
Friendly
Values‑driven business that puts customers at the heart
Entrepreneurial (supporting innovative ideas via Springboard)
Not bureaucratic (avoiding rules for rules’ sake)
B Corp‑certified with genuine care for people and wellbeing

Environment + Sustainability

2.15 Billion MWh

Net Energy Produced

Total net energy generated through renewable sources.

1.39 Million tCO₂

Carbom Avoided

Tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions prevented through renewable energy projects.

6.81 Million Trees

Trees Planted

Total number of trees planted as part of sustainability efforts.

Core impact goal: accelerate transition to net zero through renewable energy investments
ESG KPIs: funding into renewables, GHz renewable electricity generated, tonnes of carbon avoided
Recent metrics include powering 359,781 homes per year and displacing 646,497 cars
Invested in biodiversity: created Biodiversity Conservation Act reserves at Darlington Point
Secured renewable portfolio: $3 billion with a visible $5 billion pipeline
Launched A$10 billion renewable funds (OASIS & OREO)
CEFC cornerstone commitment of A$150 million across OASIS funds
Owns Australia’s largest solar farm (333 MW Darlington Point); developing 180 MW Dulacca wind farm; multiple utility scale projects
First Nations JV Desert Springs Octopus co-designing 100–150 MW solar + storage projects with benefit-sharing
Voluntary compliance with Modern Slavery Act by April 30, 2023

Inclusion & Diversity

Recruitment aims: unbiased, open to all backgrounds; focus on culture-add, collaboration, technical ability
Octopus Group policy: equal opportunities; Octopus Australia reports annual ESG policy reviewed by Board covering 'People' pillar
No publicly disclosed gender ratios or specific gender-related statistics

Articles

Octopus: a new, many‑armed approach to renewables investment

Octopus announces renewable investment and solar farm acquisition