Lead Civil Engineer - Energy

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As a Lead Civil Engineer in our Power Transmission & Distribution team based in Brisbane, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference. You'll be part of the Queensland Energy group that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.  

You will provide civil engineering leadership across a portfolio of Wind, Solar and BESS projects in Queensland, overseeing delivery from a civil engineering lens. You’ll guide the planning, design, and coordination of civil infrastructure for renewable projects—including access roads, pavements, hardstands, foundation interfaces, and drainage.

• Advise clients on complex engineering projects from concept to delivery.

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges

• Deliver high-quality advice that informs decisions.

• Coordinate civil works with key energy assets (wind, solar, BESS, substations).

• Support construction planning and delivery with practical, buildable solutions.

• Contribute to resilient and innovative engineering solutions.

• Apply advanced analytics and optimisation to enhance performance.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant engineering qualifications and experience in Civil Engineering.

• Demonstrated experience delivering civil design for renewable energy projects, particularly Wind, Solar and/or BESS developments.

• Strong expertise in civil infrastructure design, including access roads, pavements, hardstands, earthworks, and drainage.

• Sound understanding of relevant Australian standards, design guidelines and client requirements in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

• A track record of delivering practical, impactful outcomes

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills

• The ability to see the big picture and challenge assumptions

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities. They are the ones who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is our purpose. Bringing ideas to life. This is The Aurecon Way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.