Construction Civil Project Engineer
About this role
Job Description
Job Title:Construction Civil Project Engineer, EMEA
Reporting to:Senior Project Engineer / Lead Project Engineer
Location:Office/Remote
Hours:37.5 hours per week/As defined by Site secondment policy
Role Intent: Deliver civil work packages with engineering judgement under the RES management system and regulatory environment.
The Position
The Civil Project Engineer provides engineering support across renewable energy projects in Australia, supporting the delivery of civil construction works including roads, foundations, drainage, and associated infrastructure.
The role involves coordination of contractors, interpretation of design documentation, and support to construction delivery, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, environmental approvals, and contractual requirements.
The position requires the application of sound engineering judgement to assess construction methodologies, resolve site-based technical issues, and contribute to risk mitigation and engineering assurance processes. This includes supporting the verification that constructed works are fit-for-purpose and compliant with design intent.
The Project Engineer is expected to contribute across multiple projects and scopes where required. The role is not limited to a single project assignment, and individuals may be directed by line management to support other projects, packages, or business activities from time to time.
Site-based engineers are part of the broader delivery team and are expected to support site activities as directed by the Project Manager or Site Manager. The role is not limited to a single engineering discipline, and engineers are expected to assist across different areas of the project where needed to support delivery, safety and coordination on site.
Key Accountabilities
- Support delivery of civil construction packages including coordination of contractors and monitoring performance against project objectives (safety, quality, cost, and program).
- Apply engineering judgement to assess drawings, specifications, construction methodologies, and site conditions.
- Identify, assess, and escalate engineering risks related to safety, quality, environmental compliance, and constructability.
- Monitor compliance with Australian Standards, regulatory approvals, environmental requirements, and contract obligations.
- Review contractor documentation including method statements, ITPs, and quality records to support engineering assurance.
- Support verification processes to ensure works are constructed in accordance with approved designs and specifications.
- Contribute to project reporting including progress, cost, risk, and schedule updates.
- Assist procurement activities including development of scopes of work and technical input to tender evaluation.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues and interface challenges.
- Provide clear and concise technical communication to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Support delivery across multiple projects and scopes concurrently as directed by line management.
Knowledge | Skills |
Civil engineering principles relevant to roads, drainage, earthworks and foundations. | Ability to apply engineering judgement under guidance and escalate issues appropriately. |
Experience | Qualifications |
Experience on civil construction or infrastructure projects, ideally within renewable energy. | Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent). |
Company at a glance
RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution. An industry innovator for over 40 years, RES has delivered more than 29 GW of renewable energy projects across the globe and plans to bring more than 26 GW of new capacity online in the next five years.
As a service provider, RES has the skills and experience in asset management, operations and maintenance (O&M), and spare parts – supporting 45 GW of renewable assets across 1,300 sites. RES brings to the market a range of purposeful, practical technology-based products and digital solutions designed to maximise investment and deployment of renewable energy.
RES is the power behind a clean energy future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy bringing together global experience, passion, and the innovation of its 4,500 people to transform the way energy is generated, stored and supplied.
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