Principal Civil Engineer
Core
Lead complex civil design and technical direction for utility-scale Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Wind projects.
Role type
Principal Civil Engineer (Renewables)
Builds
Utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure including solar farms, battery storage, and wind developments.
Domain
Renewable Energy / Civil Engineering
Required skills
Civil engineering design, stormwater and drainage, access roads, bulk earthworks, site grading, erosion and sediment control, crossings, utilities, hardstands, equipment pads, substation platforms, Australian Standards, regulatory requirements, technical reviews, project management, stakeholder management, team leadership, mentoring.
Preferred skills
Concrete foundations, piles, equipment supports, equipment pads for renewable energy infrastructure.
Technologies
Australian Standards, regulatory codes
Responsibilities
Lead complex civil designs, calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports; 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 civil engineering capability through technical guidance, coaching, work allocation, consistent checking practices and knowledge sharing.
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership and team building