Civil Project Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects

About MMD Recruitment

MMD Recruitment is a Sydney-based specialist recruitment firm. We place people in construction roles across infrastructure, commercial and energy projects. We know the industry well, and we work closely with clients and candidates to make placements that last in a competitive Australian market.

The Opportunity

We're working with a Tier 1 main contractor to find an experienced Civil Project Engineer for major renewable energy projects in Western Australia. The contract role is on a drive-in drive-out (DIDO) 3:1 roster and starts immediately.

You’ll be part of the delivery team and help manage the civil works package from start to finish. That covers design coordination, subcontractor management, cost control and quality.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the delivery of civil works, including earthworks, roads, drainage and site development
- Manage subcontractors, including scope reviews, progress tracking, coordination and performance
- Track costs and report on them, including forecasting, progress claims, variations and budget monitoring
- Prepare and review civil designs, and coordinate with design consultants and stakeholders from other disciplines
- Oversee stormwater and drainage work so it meets the design, local authority rules and Australian Standards
- Monitor progress against the program and flag risks,



delays and ways to recover time
- Carry out quality control inspections and manage ITPs, hold points and as-built records
- Give timely engineering input to resolve site issues and RFIs
- Prepare technical reports, progress updates and project records
- Support a safe work culture and follow HSE requirements

About You

- A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
- Proven experience as a Project Engineer with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor
- Experience on renewable energy, infrastructure or land development projects (solar, wind or BESS is highly regarded)
- A strong background in civil design, site development and stormwater management
- Hands-on experience with subcontractor management and cost tracking
- Good knowledge of Australian Standards, codes and local authority requirements
- Skill with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar software
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage several priorities at once
- Transparent written and spoken communication skills for working with contractors, consultants and clients
- WA project experience is an advantage

What's on Offer

- DIDO 3:1 roster
- Immediate start on a long-term renewable energy project
- The chance to work with a leading Tier 1 contractor

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📌 Civil Project Engineer (Western Australia)
🏢 MMD Recruitment
📍 Western Australia