Job Description
Lead civil design delivery for major transmission and substation projects, providing technical expertise across Australia's critical energy infrastructure
The Opportunity
Downer Energy & Utilities is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing Power business.
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering civil engineering solutions across major transmission and substation projects.
Working within a collaborative engineering team, you will provide technical leadership throughout the design lifecycle, ensuring high quality, fit for purpose outcomes.
As part of this role, you will:
Deliver civil designs for major transmission and substation projects
Provide technical leadership and mentoring across project teams
Prepare design documentation, scopes of work and tender packages
Support project delivery, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure all designs meet safety, quality and client requirements
This is a full-time permanent role based in our office in Milton, QLD.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a collaborative and experienced engineering professional who thrives in a project environment and brings a strong understanding of civil design within the power and utilities sector.
To be successful, you will have:
Qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline




Chartered Skilled Engineer status, or the ability to obtain it
Experience delivering civil design for transmission and substation projects within the power industry
Strong experience across bulk earthworks, drainage, oil containment, access roads/tracks, and site civil infrastructure
Knowledge of utility and transmission network infrastructure
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
The ability to manage design deliverables, priorities and project deadlines
A flexible and team focused approach to problem solving
About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity,telecommunications,industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

📌 Senior Civil Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Downer
📍 New South Wales