Lead Civil Engineer – Renewables (Solar, BESS, Wind)

Publicroles; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fyfe is seeking a Lead/Principal Civil Engineer – Renewables to provide senior technical direction across utility-scale Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Wind projects. You’ll lead design, reviews and project delivery while building and guiding a Brisbane/Melbourne/Sydney-based civil team.

Join a multidisciplinary consultancy shaping Australia’s renewable energy infrastructure and lead engineering excellence, mentoring engineers and graduates to perform at their best.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Fyfe is seeking a Lead/Principal Civil Engineer – Renewables to provide senior technical direction across utility-scale Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Wind projects. You’ll lead design, reviews and project delivery while building and guiding a Brisbane/Melbourne/Sydney-based civil team.

Join a multidisciplinary consultancy shaping Australia’s renewable energy infrastructure and lead engineering excellence, mentoring engineers and graduates to perform at their best.