Senior Civil Engineer – Renewables Lead (Solar/Wind/BESS)

Workerera; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fyfe is seeking a Lead/Principal Civil Engineer – Renewables to steer complex civil design for utility-scale Solar, BESS and Wind projects from Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney. You’ll provide senior technical direction and have the freedom to build and lead your own team within an Australian consultancy environment.

You’ll influence design quality, safety and delivery, mentor engineers and graduates, and act as a trusted client and stakeholder advisor across design reviews, scope, budget and

Qualifications

• Substantial civil engineering design consultancy experience on Australian renewable energy projects.
• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status, RPEQ or RPEV with at least one credential.
• Advanced design capability across drainage, roads, earthworks, site grading in renewable energy infrastructure.
• Experience leading technical reviews and delivering projects or major work packages across scope, programme, budget and quality.

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.

Skills

Civil design leadership

Renewable energy knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer / RPEQ / RPEV

Job description

Fyfe is seeking a Lead/Principal Civil Engineer – Renewables to steer complex civil design for utility-scale Solar, BESS and Wind projects from Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney. You’ll provide senior technical direction and have the freedom to build and lead your own team within an Australian consultancy environment.

You’ll influence design quality, safety and delivery, mentor engineers and graduates, and act as a trusted client and stakeholder advisor across design reviews, scope, budget and