Senior Civil Design Engineer
Renewable Energy & Resources Infrastructure | Tier 1 Mining Projects
Salary:
$90/hr + Super (Approx. $210K + Super)
Hours:
45 Hours Per Week
Reporting To:
Lead Design Engineer
The Opportunity An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced
Senior Civil Design Engineer
to join a high-performing engineering team delivering major renewable energy and resource infrastructure projects for a leading Tier 1 mining organisation.
Working across large-scale projects from concept development through to detailed design and construction support, you will play a key role in the delivery of infrastructure that supports decarb, renewable energy generation, transmission networks, and associated site infrastructure.
This is a technically challenging position offering the opportunity to influence project outcomes while working alongside multidisciplinary engineering professionals on some of Australia's most significant energy transition projects.
Key Responsibilities
As the Senior Civil Engineer, you will take technical ownership of civil design packages and provide engineering leadership across a diverse project portfolio.
Responsibilities include:
Delivering detailed civil designs for:
Bulk earthworks
Access roads and tracks
Pads and platforms
Hardstands
Drainage and stormwater systems
Site development works
Preparing, reviewing and checking:
Design calculations
Civil models and drawings
Specifications and schedules
Quantity estimates
Basis of Design documentation
Reports and Issued for Construction (IFC) packages
Reviewing and mentoring engineers and designers through technical guidance and design review.
Identifying project risks,



design constraints and opportunities for optimisation while balancing safety, constructability, cost and schedule requirements.
Coordinating engineering interfaces with:
Electrical
Structural
Geotechnical
Hydrology
Environmental
Survey
Construction and Project Delivery teams
Managing specialist consultant inputs and reviewing external design deliverables.
Supporting procurement and construction teams through technical queries, design changes, RFIs, NCRs and field engineering requirements.
Contributing to engineering standards, design improvements and best-practice delivery methodologies.
About You
You are a technically strong civil engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and takes pride in delivering practical, high-quality engineering outcomes.
To be successful, you will possess:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
Extensive civil design experience across several of the following:
Bulk earthworks
Drainage
Site development
Access roads
Pavements and working platforms
Erosion and sediment control
Temporary works review
Demonstrated experience delivering detailed design packages for mining, renewable energy and/or major infrastructure projects.
Wind farm, solar farm or renewable energy project experience highly regarded.




Strong understanding of Australian engineering standards and civil design practices.
Experience checking and approving design work while providing technical leadership to engineering teams.
Proficiency with
12d
or similar civil design software.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a dynamic project environment.
What's On Offer
Long-term project pipeline with a leading Tier 1 mining organisation.
Exposure to nationally significant renewable energy and decarbonisation projects.
Diverse portfolio spanning power, energy and supporting infrastructure.
Opportunity to influence technical outcomes and mentor developing engineers.
Cooperative engineering environment with strong career development potential.
Potential pathway into broader technical leadership responsibilities.
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Respectfully, no international applicants please.
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply.
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