Civil Project Engineer – Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind & BESS)

Location: Southport, QLD
Company: Strategic Project Delivery Pty Ltd
Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

Strategic Project Delivery (SPD) is a Queensland-based, project delivery business specialising in renewable energy, water, and infrastructure assets across Australia and New Zealand.

We are fully ISO-accredited in Quality, Safety, and Environment and have successfully delivered large-scale Solar, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects for leading developers, EPC contractors, in Tier 1, Tier 2 levels.

SPD has a strong history of repeat business with existing clients, as a result our pipeline of projects is expanding, as is the need for highly skilled and experienced engineering professionals to join the SPD business.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Civil Project Engineer with proven experience in renewable energy projects, bulk earthworks, and FRP structural works in the field.

You’ll work alongside our multidisciplinary engineering and project-management team to deliver assets for Solar, Wind, and BESS developments. This is an opportunity to influence delivery standards, mentor others, and contribute to SPD’s growing delivery capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Review detailed civil design drawings, including site layouts, grading, bulk-earthworks models, drainage, access roads, and hardstand areas.

• Support the construction of foundations, footings, structures for switchrooms, inverter stations, and ancillary assets in accordance with IFC design and specifications.

• Support the construction of bulk earthworks, detailed earthworks, drainage including substation benches, internal tracks and hardstands in accordance with IFC design and specifications.

• Work collaboratively with the electrical and structural teams to produce coordinated multidisciplinary work packs.

• Interpret geotechnical data, survey inputs, and client specifications to deliver cost-effective and constructible designs.

• Assist in the preparation of documentation, technical reports, QA/QC documents and as-built drawings.

• Oversee and work with subcontractors to perform site specific inspections, proof roles, pre-pour inspections, post pour inspections, managing ITP and ITR processes to allow construction to flow and be completed in accordance with IFC design and contract specifications.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil construction of infrastructure or renewable-energy projects.

• Strong understanding of bulk-earthworks construction, stormwater drainage, and civil structures.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related drafting software (12D experience highly regarded).

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and geotechnical data.

• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes within project timelines.

• Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join SPD

• Be part of a specialist design and delivery team driving Australia’s clean-energy transition.

• Gain exposure to nationwide renewable-energy and infrastructure projects.

• Work within a collaborative, technically strong, and supportive environment where your input shapes our design capability.

• Access professional development and mentoring from senior engineers and project managers.

• Enjoy a culture that values integrity, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about renewable energy and civil design and want to contribute to meaningful, sustainable projects, we’d love to hear from you.