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Job Description
We are unique
Join an organisation that values your voice empowers your autonomy recognises the strength in diversity and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industrys future.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join our organisation and play a vital role in the growth and development of our Civil Engineering Team. The competitive remuneration package includes 16% superannuation 9-day fortnight flexible start/finish times working from home opportunities time in lieu 26 weeks paid parental leave (for primary and secondary carers) phone ipad and laptop.
About the role
We are currently recruiting for a Civil Engineer to join our Civil Engineering Team. Preferably the position will be based at the corporate head office in Port Macquarie with the rest of the Civil Engineering Team. However there is potential for the position to be based anywhere within Essential Energys operational footprint.
As a Civil Engineer in our Civil Engineering Team you will join an experienced capable and supportive team that provides professional civil and structural engineering services to the organisation including:
Development management and administration of the civil and structural engineering quality requirements/standards for design and construction of network assets (new assets and augmentation of existing assets).
Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice on all civil and structural engineering matters.
Civil and structural engineering design (in-house design).
Construction phase inspection and support.
Forensic engineering assessments.
Structural condition assessments.
Roadside risk assessments.
Procurement and management of survey geotechnical investigation and environmental assessments.
Procurement and management of external civil structural mechanical and other engineering services.
Liaison with external authorities such as TfNSW Council other utilities etc.
Tender evaluations.
The Civil Engineer will report to the Principal Civil Engineer and provide professional engineering services in relation to the following electrical overhead electrical underground electrical substation and telecommunication network assets:
Telecommunication towers (guyed mast and self-supporting) and associated infrastructure
Transmission Towers (lattice)
Transmission Sub-Transmission and Distribution Poles
Buildings
Foundations (pads piles bunds) for buildings towers poles transformers circuit breakers
Steel support structures for substation equipment
Fire walls
Retaining walls
Access tracks and access roads
Bulk earthworks and pavements
Bridges and creek crossings
Stormwater drainage
Underground HV cable
Streetlights
Water Treatment Plants & Sewerage Treatment Plants (as part of the Essential Water business)
About You
To be successful in this role you will:
Have demonstrated knowledge of concrete steel and timber design.
Be flexible self-motivated well organized and be able to handle a varying complex workload.
Have strong time management skills with excellent planning and organisational skills along with a high degree of detail orientation.
Have demonstrated capability to use analytical and technical knowledge to manage activities and identify appropriate solutions to technical/engineering matters.
Have demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage diverse and complex issues.
Be able to obtain and maintain currency in our Electrical Safety Rules (training delivered in-house).
Both graduate and experienced civil engineers are encouraged to apply.
Mandatory Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Structural) to satisfy Professional Membership criterion of Engineers Australia or other Professional Body as aligned to the Washington Accord
WorkCover NSW white card - general construction induction card (or willing to obtain)
Current Australian Drivers Licence.
Why Essential Energy
We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16% superannuation.
Essential Energy offers a broad range of employee benefits providing you access to product discounts including Qantas Club Optus and Health Insurance Health Programs including fitness passport and other benefits such as 26 weeks parental leave. For more information on our benefits please visit the employee benefits page.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
An energy network doesnt just keep the lights on its a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.
It requires innovation commitment and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.
Your potential will be realised and youll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivotal role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.
For further information please contact Glenn Kightley Principal Civil Engineer on.
Applications close on 22 June 2025 at 11:55pm
Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.
Building a better energy future.
Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender age ethnicity sexual orientation or disability.
As an organisation our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.
At Essential Energy we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements please contact or call us on.
Employment Type
Full-Time
