Lead Civil Engineer – Octopus Australia
Core
Lead civil engineering workstreams for utility-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar, battery storage) from pre-acquisition due diligence through to operations, ensuring safe, bankable, and constructible outcomes.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Civil Engineer (Renewable Energy)
Builds
Utility-scale wind, solar PV, and battery energy storage projects
Domain
Renewable Energy / Civil Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Civil engineering project management, technical leadership, stakeholder interface management, contract negotiation, design review, site inspection coordination, risk management, geotechnical risk assessment, drainage and earthworks engineering, constructability analysis, tender documentation preparation, Australian engineering standards knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience in complex terrain, EPC contractor background, utility or IPP background, RPEQ/NER registration, Chartered status
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Define and manage scope, budget, schedule, HSE, risks, and quality; provide technical leadership and mentoring; own civil interfaces with electrical, grid, SCADA, and other teams; contribute to contracting strategies and tender documentation; review design submissions and resolve non-conformances; manage punch list issues post-COD; coordinate design reviews and site inspections
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities