Civil Engineer – Flexible Hours, Govt Projects (Qld)

Workerera; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fyfe is seeking a Lead/Principal Civil Engineer – Renewables to steer complex civil design for utility-scale Solar, BESS and Wind projects from Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney. You’ll provide senior technical direction and have the freedom to build and lead your own team within an Australian consultancy environment.

You’ll influence design quality, safety and delivery, mentor engineers and graduates, and act as a trusted client and stakeholder advisor across design reviews, scope, budget and

Qualifications

• Substantial civil engineering design consultancy experience on Australian renewable energy projects.
• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status, RPEQ or RPEV with at least one credential.
• Advanced design capability across drainage, roads, earthworks, site grading in renewable energy infrastructure.
• Experience leading technical reviews and delivering projects or major work packages across scope, programme, budget and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex civil designs, calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports for utility-scale Solar, BESS and Wind projects.
• Shape civil solutions across stormwater and drainage, access roads, bulk earthworks, site grading, erosion and sediment control, crossings, utilities, hardstands, equipment pads and substation platforms.
• Establish project design criteria and lead technical, constructability, interdisciplinary, peer and risk reviews.
• Provide senior technical oversight across project scope, programme, budget, quality, commercial requirements and management of change.
• Act as a trusted technical contact for clients, contractors, asset owners, councils, consultants and regulatory authorities.
• Strengthen Fyfe's civil engineering capability through technical guidance, coaching, work allocation, consistent checking practices and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Civil design leadership

Renewable energy knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer / RPEQ / RPEV

Job description

Lead/Principal Civil Engineer – Renewables | Civil Engineering

Brisbane/Melbourne/Sydney | Senior Technical Leadership

• Lead complex civil design across utility-scale Solar, BESS and Wind developments
• Opportunity to build and lead a team for the right candidate

Fyfe is strengthening its renewable energy capability, and we're looking for a highly experienced and credible civil engineering leader to help shape what comes next.

As our Lead/Principal Civil Engineer – Renewables, you'll provide senior technical direction and lead the delivery of complex civil design across utility-scale Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Wind projects. With the opportunity to build and you're your own team, you'll operate with significant technical independence while working closely with structural engineers, designers, drafters, project leaders and multidisciplinary teams.

This is an opportunity to become Fyfe's civil engineering subject matter expert for renewable energy projects. You'll influence design quality, constructability and safe project delivery, while providing the technical leadership that helps our engineers and graduates perform at their best.

The Impact You'll Have

• Lead complex civil designs, calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports for utility-scale Solar, BESS and Wind projects.
• Shape civil solutions across stormwater and drainage, access roads, bulk earthworks, site grading, erosion and sediment control, crossings, utilities, hardstands, equipment pads and substation platforms.
• Establish project design criteria and lead technical, constructability, interdisciplinary, peer and risk reviews.
• Provide senior technical oversight across project scope, programme, budget, quality, commercial requirements and management of change.
• Act as a trusted technical contact for clients, contractors, asset owners, councils, consultants and regulatory authorities.
• Strengthen Fyfe's civil engineering capability through technical guidance, coaching, work allocation, consistent checking practices and knowledge sharing.

What You'll Bring

You’ll be a highly experienced civil engineer with established industry credibility and the professional judgement to lead complex renewable energy design within an Australian consultancy environment.

• Substantial civil engineering design consultancy experience on Australian renewable energy projects, including Solar, BESS and/or Wind.
• A Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering or another recognised related engineering qualification.
• Chartered Engineer status, RPEQ or RPEV registration, with at least one of these credentials required.
• Advanced civil design capability across drainage, roads, earthworks, site grading and associated renewable energy infrastructure.
• Experience leading technical reviews and delivering projects or major work packages across scope, programme, budget and quality.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, codes, regulatory requirements, client specifications and safe-design obligations.
• The ability to guide and develop engineers and graduates, communicate technical risks clearly and build trusted stakeholder relationships.

It would be advantageous if you also have design experience with concrete foundations, piles, equipment supports or equipment pads for renewable energy infrastructure.

Why Fyfe?

Fyfe is an Australian multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in engineering, environment, planning and surveying. We partner with clients across Energy & Resources, Renewables, Infrastructure and Property, delivering practical solutions that support the energy transition and critical infrastructure projects shaping Australia's future.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Build and lead a civil engineering team
• Put your stamp on Fyfe's civil engineering approach to renewable energy projects.
• Influence technical standards, design quality and consistent ways of working.
• Work across complex, multidisciplinary Solar, BESS and Wind developments.
• Remain closely connected to technical delivery while influencing clients, projects and commercial outcomes.
• Develop civil engineers and graduates through coaching, mentoring and practical technical leadership.

Interested?

If you're ready to bring your industry credibility to a role where your expertise can influence more than the project in front of you, we'd like to hear from you.

Join Fyfe and help shape the civil engineering capability behind Australia's renewable energy projects.

Only candidates who are Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold full Australian working rights will be considered.

Agency applications will not be accepted.