Principal Civil Engineer - Renewables

About the role

Fyfe, an Australian multidisciplinary consultancy, is strengthening its renewable energy capability and is looking for a highly experienced civil engineering leader. As Lead/Principal Civil Engineer - Renewables, you will provide senior technical direction and lead complex civil design across utility-scale Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Wind projects, with the opportunity to build and lead your own team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex civil designs, calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports for utility-scale Solar, BESS and Wind projects.
• Shape civil solutions across stormwater and drainage, access roads, bulk earthworks, site grading, erosion and sediment control, crossings, utilities, hardstands, equipment pads and substation platforms.
• Establish project design criteria and lead technical, constructability, interdisciplinary, peer and risk reviews.
• Provide senior technical oversight of 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 regulators.
• Strengthen Fyfe's civil engineering capability through guidance, coaching, work allocation, checking and knowledge sharing.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering or another recognised related qualification.
• Chartered Engineer status, RPEQ or RPEV registration, with at least one of these required.
• Substantial civil design consultancy experience on Australian renewable energy projects, including Solar, BESS and/or Wind.
• Experience leading technical reviews and delivering projects or major work packages across scope, programme, budget and quality.
• Ability to guide engineers and graduates, communicate technical risks and build stakeholder relationships.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or full Australian working rights; agency applications not accepted.

Required skills

• Advanced civil design in drainage, roads, earthworks and site grading.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, codes, regulatory requirements and safe-design obligations.
• Advantageous: design experience with concrete foundations, piles, equipment supports or pads.