Senior Civil Engineer

2 weeks ago


Port Macquarie, Australia Essential Energy Full time

We are unique 

Join an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future.

About the role 

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Civil Engineering Team based anywhere within Essential Energy’s operational footprint.

This role will be offered as a 9 day fortnight (72 hour) with a starting rem range of $150,245.64 (inclusive of 16% Superannuation) + Allowances. 

As a Senior Civil Engineer in our Civil Engineering Team, you will join an experienced, capable, and supportive team that provides professional civil and structural engineering services to the organisation, including:

Development, management, and administration of the civil and structural engineering quality requirements/standards for design and construction of network assets (new assets and augmentation of existing assets). Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice on all civil and structural engineering matters. Civil and structural engineering design (in-house design). Construction phase inspection and support. Forensic engineering assessments.  Structural condition assessments. Roadside risk assessments. Procurement and management of survey, geotechnical investigation, and environmental assessments. Procurement and management of external civil, structural, mechanical, and other engineering services. Liaison with external authorities such as TfNSW, Council, other utilities etc. Tender evaluations. 

Reporting to the Principal Civil Engineer, you will assist in the development of graduate civil engineers, and provide professional engineering services in relation to the following telecommunication, electrical overhead, electrical underground, and electrical substation network assets:

Telecommunication towers (guyed mast and self-supporting) and associated infrastructure Transmission Towers (lattice) Transmission, Sub-Transmission and Distribution Poles Buildings Foundations (pads, piles, bunds) for buildings, towers, poles, transformers, circuit breakers Steel support structures for substation equipment Fire walls Retaining walls Access Tracks Bulk earthworks and pavements Bridges and creek crossings Stormwater drainage Underground HV cable Streetlights Water Treatment Plants & Sewerage Treatment Plants (as part of the Essential Water business)

About You 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Demonstrated experience as a civil/structural engineer with a background in the design of civil infrastructure, and the design of concrete, steel, and timber structures. Please note this is not a site engineer role. Knowledge of geotechnical investigation, survey, environmental assessment, and project management. Experience in liaising with authorities (TfNSW, Council and other utilities). Experience in using analytical and technical knowledge to manage activities and identify appropriate solutions to technical/engineering matters. Strong time management skills with excellent planning and organisational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation. Problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage diverse and complex issues. Be able to obtain and maintain currency in our Electrical Safety Rules (training delivered in-house).  Exposure to the energy sector (desirable but not critical). 

Required Qualifications 

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Structural) to satisfy Professional Membership criterion of Engineers Australia or other Professional Body as aligned to the Washington Accord. Demonstrated experience (current) as a practicing civil and/or structural engineer with a background in design. Current Australian Drivers Licence. A Safework NSW White Card (or willing to obtain).  Attainment and ongoing successful maintenance of all regulatory, industry and business required licenses, authorisations and other such certificates deemed necessary for the role.

Why Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16% information on our employee benefits (such as Fitness Passport, Apple, JB Hi-Fi and Dell Employee Purchase Programs and 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers) please visit our page.

We are proud to be recognised as a  .

An energy network doesn’t just keep the lights on… it’s a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers. 

It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world. 

Your potential will be realised, and you’ll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivotal role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.



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