Principal Civil Engineer

Downer Group; Brisbane, Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer Energy and Utilities is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join our Power business. This senior role leads civil design across substations and transmission projects, providing governance, technical assurance and mentorship.

Based in Brisbane or Adelaide, you will collaborate with clients, project teams and subcontractors to deliver high-quality infrastructure that supports Australia's energy transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (required).
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and/or Registered Professional Engineer preferred.
• 15+ years of project delivery experience within the power industry.
• Strong experience delivering utility substation and transmission infrastructure projects.
• Advanced knowledge of civil earthworks, drainage, oil containment and access infrastructure design.
• Experience providing technical leadership, governance and assurance.
• Proven capability leading multidisciplinary project interfaces and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting capability development across technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
• Experience with design platforms including AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across civil design for substations and transmission projects.
• Oversee engineering governance and technical assurance across programs.
• Mentor engineering teams and support capability development.
• Collaborate with clients, project teams and subcontractors to deliver high-quality civil solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Engineering governance

Mentoring engineers

Client relationship

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Downer Energy and Utilities is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join our growing Power business. This role can be based in Brisbane or Adelaide.

The Opportunity

As the technical authority for civil engineering activities, you will provide leadership across complex substation and transmission infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for engineering governance, technical assurance, design excellence, mentoring engineering teams and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality civil design solutions across multiple projects.

Working closely with clients, project teams and subcontractors, you will play a critical role in shaping major energy infrastructure projects that support Australia's energy transition.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and/or Registered Professional Engineer preferred
• 15+ years of project delivery experience within the power industry
• Strong experience delivering utility substation and transmission infrastructure projects
• Advanced knowledge of civil earthworks, drainage, oil containment and access infrastructure design
• Experience providing technical leadership, engineering governance and assurance
• Proven capability leading multidisciplinary project interfaces and resolving complex technical challenges
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting capability development across technical teams
• Strong stakeholder management and client relationship skills
• Experience with design platforms including AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem solving skills.

What We Offer

At Downer, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to develop rewarding and diverse careers.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements with a blend of office, home and site-based work
• Access to professional development and career progression opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects
• Employee benefits, wellbeing programs and industry leading safety culture
• The chance to contribute to Australia's evolving energy landscape.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer is a leading provider of integrated services across Australia's essential infrastructure sectors. Within Energy and Utilities, our Power business delivers end to end solutions across transmission, distribution, substations and renewable energy infrastructure.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a high performing, inclusive and collaborative workplace where innovation, safety and continuous improvement are valued.

Downer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, culturally diverse candidates, veterans and people living with disability.

Please note: Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Downer or its employees will become the property of Downer, and Downer will not be liable for any associated fees or costs.