Civil Project Engineer - Solar Farm

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; Edgecumbe; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc is seeking a Project Engineer – Civil to join our site team in Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty. You will lead on-site civil and mechanical engineering activities for large-scale solar farm projects, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will review drawings, coordinate contractors, manage planning, and support cost management while upholding our HSE standards and project governance. This is a full-time role with fixed-term contract terms.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil and mechanical projects on-site.
• Review drawings, specs and IFC documentation to ensure works meet design.
• Assist with resolving constructability issues and design queries with the team.
• Coordinate daily site activities with civil and mechanical contractors and subcontractors.
• Support cost planning, variations and change events with project controls and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site engineering leadership for civil and mechanical scopes including earthworks, roads, drainage, foundations, tracker structures, piling and mechanical installation activities.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, IFC documentation, and technical standards to ensure works are delivered per approved design.
• Assist with resolving constructability issues and design queries in collaboration with design and site management.
• Coordinate daily site activities with contractors, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure progress is safe and efficient.
• Monitor productivity, assist with budget considerations, and support change management and cost impacts.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project coordination

Cost management

Health & Safety

Quality assurance

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc is seeking a Project Engineer – Civil to join our site team in Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty. You will lead on-site civil and mechanical engineering activities for large-scale solar farm projects, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will review drawings, coordinate contractors, manage planning, and support cost management while upholding our HSE standards and project governance. This is a full-time role with fixed-term contract terms.