Technical Lead – Civil Engineering

We’re currently recruiting for a Technical Lead – Civil Engineering based in Melbourne for our client. The company is a growing EPC contractor delivering utility-scale renewable energy, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), high-voltage substations and electrical balance of plant (eBoP) infrastructure projects across Australia.

As part of a significant growth phase, they are seeking a Technical Lead – Civil Engineering to provide technical leadership across major energy infrastructure projects. This role will play a key part in developing internal engineering capability, driving design excellence and supporting the delivery of complex BESS, solar and substation projects from concept through to construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across all stages of project delivery, from concept design through to construction support.
• Lead the design, review and approval of civil engineering deliverables for BESS facilities, solar farms, substations and associated electrical balance of plant infrastructure.
• Deliver civil designs including site grading, earthworks, drainage, access roads, pavements, foundations and underground services.
• Drive design optimisation, constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives.
• Coordinate with electrical, structural, geotechnical and project delivery teams to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Review engineering calculations, specifications, reports and design documentation.
• Lead technical risk assessments, design reviews and compliance activities.
• Mentor and support engineers and designers within the civil discipline.
• Provide technical support during construction, including resolution of design queries and site-related issues.
• Contribute to the development of engineering standards, processes and best-practice methodologies.

Required Experience

• Extensive experience delivering civil engineering design for utility-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience working on BESS, solar, substation and electrical balance of plant (eBoP) projects.
• Strong understanding of civil design requirements associated with HV substations, collector substations, switchyards and grid connection infrastructure.
• Experience working within EPC, Design & Construct or Engineering Consultancy project environments.
• Proven experience providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Working knowledge of Australian Standards, utility requirements and relevant engineering codes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer – CPEng (preferred not essential)
• RPEQ, RPEV or equivalent registration (preferred not essential)