Senior Civil Engineer — Mining & Infrastructure Lead

Hatch; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversee major mining, energy, and infrastructure projects across Australia and globally. Based in Melbourne with flexibility for Perth or Brisbane candidates, the role focuses on delivering concept to construction support while mentoring engineers within the Civil team.

You will lead bulk earthworks, drainage, roads, and water management, ensuring designs meet client needs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) through Engineers Australia, or eligibility to obtain chartership. RPEQ highly regarded.
• 15+ years of experience delivering mining, resources, energy, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience in bulk earthworks, site grading, drainage, stormwater management, road and pavement design, and water management infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of hydrology, hydraulics and earth structures.
• Experience with Civil 3D, 12d Model, AutoCAD or other industry-standard civil design software.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing complex projects through all phases of delivery.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers, manage competing priorities and drive high-quality technical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate civil engineering delivery for major mining, energy, industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership across bulk earthworks, site grading, drainage, roads, and pavements.
• Act as the Civil Discipline Lead, ensuring designs meet project, client and Australian regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and approve engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and contract documentation.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of civil designs, drawings and project deliverables.
• Work closely with project managers, clients and multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Mentor, coach and develop civil engineers and designers across project teams.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation, client engagement and project planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Project delivery

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or eligible

RPEQ eligible

Tools

Civil 3D

12d Model

AutoCAD

Job description

Hatch is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversee major mining, energy, and infrastructure projects across Australia and globally. Based in Melbourne with flexibility for Perth or Brisbane candidates, the role focuses on delivering concept to construction support while mentoring engineers within the Civil team.

You will lead bulk earthworks, drainage, roads, and water management, ensuring designs meet client needs and regulatory requirements.