Civil Design Engineer

Civil Design Engineer – Renewables & Infrastructure | Brisbane

Join a fast‑growing project delivery and engineering consultancy delivering major renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Australia & New Zealand.

SPD is expanding, and we’re looking for a Civil Design Engineer to support our growing pipeline of solar, wind, BESS, substation and transmission projects across the region.

If you’re passionate about civil design, multidisciplinary coordination, and contributing to the delivery of complex renewable energy assets — this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and career growth.

Why SPD?

At SPD, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and project professionals on high‑impact projects, with opportunities to grow, specialise, and take ownership of your work. We offer a supportive team culture, flexible work arrangements, and exposure to major renewable programs across Australia and New Zealand.

The Role

As a Civil Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering civil engineering designs and supporting multidisciplinary project delivery across renewable energy and network infrastructure projects.

You will work closely with electrical, structural, and project delivery teams to ensure designs are safe, compliant, constructible, and aligned with SPD’s quality and design control processes.

Key Responsibilities

You will be involved in:

• Preparing civil designs including earthworks, site grading, drainage, access roads, hardstands, trenching and substation/BESS civil works
• Undertaking engineering calculations for earthworks, drainage, hydraulics, pavements and geotechnical interpretation
• Coordinating civil interfaces with electrical, structural and transmission disciplines
• Applying ISO 9001‑aligned design control processes and maintaining design documentation
• Participating in Safety in Design (SiD) workshops and supporting risk mitigation activities
• Preparing technical specifications, responding to RFIs and reviewing contractor submissions
• Supporting construction activities through site inspections and technical reviews
• Engaging with clients, Owner’s Engineers, contractors and consultants

About You

Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 3–8+ years’ experience in civil engineering design
• Experience in infrastructure, industrial or renewable energy projects
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, 12D or similar design tools

Desirable:

• Experience in solar, wind, BESS, substation or transmission projects
• Exposure to EPC/EPCM or Owner’s Engineer environments
• Working towards Chartered status (CPEng)

Technical Strengths

We’re looking for someone with experience in:

• Earthworks and drainage design
• Civil modelling and analysis
• Geotechnical and hydrological interpretation
• Australian Standards and local authority requirements
• Multidisciplinary coordination and design integration

What Success Looks Like

• Delivery of accurate, compliant and constructible civil designs
• Strong coordination across engineering disciplines
• Reduction in RFIs and design rework
• High‑quality deliverables aligned with project schedules
• Positive feedback from clients and project stakeholders

Location

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a civil engineer who wants to work on meaningful renewable energy and infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join SPD as we continue to deliver the next generation of energy and infrastructure assets.