Site Engineer - Foundations

Acciona Construcción S/A; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA in Australia is seeking a Site/Project Engineer to plan and manage foundation construction across regional fronts, coordinating excavation, piling, and concrete placement. You will gain hands-on exposure to piling, drilling, anchors, and concrete as part of a dynamic project team.

This is a regional role with potential to be based at camp as required. You will work with construction managers, surveyors, quality and HSE teams to improve safety, productivity and compliance across the scope.

Qualifications

• Civil, structural or construction engineering qualification.
• Experience as a Site, Project or Civil Engineer on major projects.
• Delivered foundation works such as piles, piers or anchors.
• Sound geotechnical knowledge and engineering drawing skills.
• Desirable: transmission, renewables, utilities or mining projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage foundation construction across assigned work fronts.
• Coordinate excavation, piling, drilling, reinforcement and concrete placement.
• Prepare work packs, methodologies and inspection and test plans.
• Resolve RFIs and technical queries with design teams.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, plant and workforce for foundation works.
• Verify survey set‑out, quality inspections, testing and hold points.
• Monitor progress, geotechnical conditions and non‑conformances, and escalated issues.

Skills

Civil engineering

Geotechnical knowledge

Engineering drawing skills

Site/Project experience

Piling/foundation experience

Education

Civil/structural/construction engineering qualification

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Plan and manage foundation construction across assigned work fronts and build your engineering career on a regional project with ACCIONA.

Benefits

• Plan and manage foundation works across your assigned work fronts
• Gain hands‑on exposure to piling, drilling, anchors and concrete
• Access mentoring and leadership development pathways at ACCIONA

Project Information

Help deliver a new 500 kV double-circuit transmission line project that will connect more than 3,000 MW of new renewable generation to the grid and power up to one million homes. The scope spans earthworks and access tracks, tower foundations, steel supply and erection, logistics and regional camp accommodation.

About the Opportunity

Report to the Senior Project Engineer, Foundations and take hands‑on ownership of foundation construction across your assigned work fronts. You will coordinate excavation, piling, drilling, reinforcement, formwork and concrete placement, and verify survey set‑out and geotechnical conditions on site. Work with construction managers, civil supervisors, surveyors, quality and HSE teams, subcontractors and design representatives. Prepare work packs and inspection and test plans, resolve RFIs and technical queries, and lift quality, productivity and safety across your scope.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Plan and manage foundation construction across assigned work fronts
• Coordinate excavation, piling, drilling, reinforcement and concrete placement
• Prepare work packs, methodologies and inspection and test plans
• Resolve RFIs and technical queries with design teams
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, plant and workforce for foundation works
• Verify survey set‑out, quality inspections, testing and hold points
• Monitor progress, geotechnical conditions and non‑conformances, and escalated issues

Required Skills and Competencies

• Civil, structural or construction engineering qualification
• Experience as a Site, Project or Civil Engineer on major projects
• Delivered foundation works such as piles, piers or anchors
• Sound geotechnical knowledge and engineering drawing skills
• Desirable: transmission, renewables, utilities or mining projects

Location and conditions

This is a regional role and includes the provision to be based at camp as required.

Why join us?

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & NewZealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.