Senior Civil Engineer - Power & Energy

WSP Global Inc.; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Brisbane seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the design and delivery of utility-scale solar, wind and BESS projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams within our Power & Energy business.

You will drive projects from concept through construction and operation, delivering civil design packs, feasibility studies and site infrastructure while mentoring graduates and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of civil engineering experience in consulting, infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Experience delivering civil design packages and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of renewable energy projects, transmission & distribution infrastructure, or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience with earthworks, drainage design, site grading, access roads and stormwater infrastructure.
• Understanding of Safety in Design and risk management principles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience managing competing priorities and delivering quality outcomes to project deadlines.
• Passion for renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure development.
• Commitment to technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil designs for renewable energy projects, including solar, wind and BESS developments.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and civil engineering assessments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Undertake civil design activities including earthworks, drainage, access roads, hardstands, stormwater management and site infrastructure.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, specifications, design documentation and construction drawings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Review contractor and consultant deliverables and support Owner's Engineer activities where required.
• Participate in site inspections and construction support activities.
• Promote Safety in Design principles and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Manage project tasks, budgets and deliverables under the guidance of senior project leaders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Support proposal development, bid submissions and business development activities.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Project management

Safety in Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status / Chartership

RPEV or RPEQ

Job description

At WSP, we're helping deliver some of Australia's most exciting renewable energy projects. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design and delivery of utility-scale solar, wind and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across our national Power & Energy business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineer looking to further develop their expertise in renewable energy infrastructure, working on projects from concept through to construction and operation.

What You'll Do

Deliver civil designs for renewable energy projects, including solar, wind and BESS developments.

Contribute to feasibility studies and civil engineering assessments throughout the project lifecycle.

Undertake civil design activities including earthworks, drainage, access roads, hardstands, stormwater management and site infrastructure.

Assist in the preparation of technical reports, specifications, design documentation and construction drawings.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Review contractor and consultant deliverables and support Owner's Engineer activities where required.

Participate in site inspections and construction support activities.

Promote Safety in Design principles and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Manage project tasks, budgets and deliverables under the guidance of senior project leaders.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.

Support proposal development, bid submissions and business development activities.

Mentor graduate and junior engineers and contribute to a positive team culture.

About You

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.

Chartered status or working towards Chartership will be highly regarded.

RPEV or RPEQ will be highly regarded.

Relevant industry memberships or professional development training are desirable.

Experience & Skills

6-8+ years' experience in civil engineering, preferably within consulting, infrastructure or renewable energy projects.

Experience delivering civil design packages and technical documentation.

Knowledge of renewable energy projects, transmission & distribution infrastructure, or major infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Experience with earthworks, drainage design, site grading, access roads and stormwater infrastructure.

Understanding of Safety in Design and risk management principles.

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Experience managing competing priorities and delivering quality outcomes to project deadlines.

Passion for renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure development.

Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Commitment to technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Why Join WSP?

Work on nationally significant renewable energy and energy transition projects.

Collaborate with industry-leading specialists across Australia.

Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment.

Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Be part of a global organisation committed to creating a sustainable future.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We see the world through a Future Ready lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact - one project and community at a time.

We empower our clients to dream big and carve new paths, tackling the real-world challenges that matter most.

We are pioneers, pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We see the world through a Future Ready lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact - one project and community at a time.

We empower our clients to dream big and carve new paths, tackling the real-world challenges that matter most.

We are pioneers, pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers.