Senior Civil Engineer

First Nations Jobs; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Energy & Utilities Power team in Australia. You will deliver civil design solutions for substation and transmission projects, lead technical design activities, mentor Civil Designers and ensure safe, on-time project delivery.

You will bring substantial experience in power sector civil engineering, strong leadership, and proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering civil design for substation and transmission infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of earthworks, drainage, access roads, oil containment and erosion control systems.
• Experience using AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil design of utility substation and transmission infrastructure projects.
• Develop substation layouts, earthworks, drainage and oil containment systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Civil Designers.
• Prepare scopes of work, bill of quantities and procurement packages.
• Support project planning, RFIs and variations.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements, industry standards and legislative obligations.
• Conduct constructability reviews and value engineering assessments.
• Manage subcontractor deliverables and reviewing progress claims.
• Promote and demonstrate Downer's Zero Harm culture across all project activities.

Skills

Civil design leadership

Substation design

Transmission infrastructure

Earthworks

Drainage

Oil containment

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

At Downer, we are committed to delivering essential infrastructure that supports communities across Australia. Due to continued growth within our Energy & Utilities business, we are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our Power team.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership and deliver high quality civil engineering solutions for substation and transmission infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for undertaking civil design activities, managing project deliverables, mentoring team members, engaging with stakeholders and subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the civil design of utility substation and transmission infrastructure projects
• Developing substation layouts, earthworks, drainage and oil containment systems
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to Civil Designers
• Preparing scopes of work, bill of quantities and procurement packages
• Supporting project planning, reporting, RFIs and variations
• Ensuring designs meet client requirements, industry standards and legislative obligations
• Conducting constructability reviews and value engineering assessments
• Managing subcontractor deliverables and reviewing progress claims
• Promoting and demonstrating Downer's Zero Harm culture across all project activities.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful, you will bring significant experience delivering complex civil engineering solutions within the power sector, along with strong technical capability and leadership skills.

You will possess:

• Qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience delivering civil design for substation and transmission infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, access roads, oil containment and erosion control systems
• Experience using industry recognised design software including AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Sound understanding of transmission and distribution network infrastructure
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring technical teams
• Excellent organisational and time management capabilities
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

At Downer, we value our people and provide opportunities to build meaningful and rewarding careers.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible working arrangements with a blend of office, home and site based work
• Career development and professional growth opportunities
• Exposure to some of Australia’s most significant energy infrastructure projects
• Access to employee benefits, wellbeing initiatives and development programs
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on safety and performance.

A workplace that matters

Downer is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business delivers end to end engineering, construction and maintenance services that support Australia’s critical energy infrastructure. We partner with customers to design, build and maintain essential energy networks that power homes, communities and industries across the country.

With a strong focus on safety, innovation and sustainability, our teams play a key role in supporting the energy transition and helping create a more connected future.

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