Senior Civil Designer - Lines Engineering Energy Queensland and our operational brands - Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika are growing rapidly and as part of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP), actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero.
We have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Civil Designer (Lines Engineering) located at Brisbane (Newstead), Toowoomba, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns .
Why choose to work for us? More spending money with annual leave loading. Strong 14.75% superannuation with a superannuation fund of your choice. Additional leave for health and wellbeing. Healthy work-life balance on a 72 hour 9-day fortnight roster, more time for you. Secure employment , backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases. Comprehensive income protection to ensure your financial security. A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program. Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. A Safety-First culture , the safety of our people, customers and communities is a core priority. Reward and recognition with an internal reward and recognition program. Need wheels? Novated lease options for personal use. About your role: The role of Senior Civil Designer (Lines Engineering) is responsible for providing a high standard of technical expertise to internal design, construction and external customers. You are an experienced civil designer, working with our Civil/Structural Lines Engineering Design team. The work completed within this role will be varied, but includes aspects such as:
Undertake detailed engineering design for new and existing overhead lines. Access track and working platform design & documentation. Documentation of structural elements related to overhead and underground works (retaining structures, foundations, concrete pits, plinths, steel support frames, etc.). Co-ordination with external designers and consultants for additional modelling/assessments (flood, geotechnical, traffic). Reviewing external consultant's submissions where works are proposed in the vicinity of our assets. Maintain and develop internal design documentation standards and tools. The role supervises, co-ordinates, leads and participates in project teams which perform cost-effective overhead and underground line design work and the associated civil works, for transmission, sub-transmission, and special distribution projects, to ensure efficient production of safe designs and enable safe and efficient construction.
With flexi-working and a 9 or 10 day fortnight in place, the bottom of the salary band starts from $164,098-$173,506 for 9 days and $185,429-$196,059 for 10 days, plus superannuation of 14.75%. The level of payment will be subject to an assessment of the successful applicant's knowledge, skills and competencies that are required in this position. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Energy Queensland Union Collective Agreement 2024.
About you: Important to the success of your role is your:
Associate Degree of Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification. Advanced technical knowledge and experience relating to the engineering design and construction for a range of Civil Engineering applications, including but not limited to, unpaved access tracks and construction working platforms, cut/fill optimisation, site grading, retaining structures, embankments, reinforced concrete and drainage. Advanced knowledge in the application of engineering software, calculations and analysis techniques in a multi-disciplinary environment, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D or 12D. Experience with PLS-CADD & other engineering/modelling packages would be highly regarded. Demonstrated ability to lead a team, providing technical leadership, support, and guidance for the development of others. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with customers and stakeholders. Desire to undertake ongoing or further professional development. What matters most to us is our values: We're Safe – We Belong - We Grow - We Deliver. And these should matter to you too.
About us: Energy Queensland is Australia's largest, wholly government-owned electricity company with more than 10,000 employees. Our group of electricity distribution, retail, and energy services businesses energise Queensland communities right across the state and, through Yurika's services, increasingly to a growing national footprint.
Ready to apply? If you are ready to help us shape the future of energy, please apply below with a current resume and a cover letter which highlights your motivation for the role.
For further information, please contact David Watt, Recruitment Advisor via ******
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