Project Engineer (Civil)

About Beon Energy Solutions:

Our business is energy. It’s what our people bring to our workplace, projects, and community. We explore solutions from every angle. Seeking the best outcomes, developing new technologies and ways of working, and doing the right thing to achieve a sustainable future. Our delivery approach is comprehensive and holistic, understanding the interconnectedness of the energy sector.

Our team is our greatest asset. We are innovative and work with people from diverse backgrounds to make things happen. Skilled and passionate, our people deliver quality projects and create lasting positive outcomes for communities.

We offer opportunities to learn and grow in a safe, inclusive, flexible and collaborative environment. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we’ll support you to be the best you can be.

About the Role:

We are currently looking for an experienced Civil Project Engineer to join our Utilities and Infrastructure team in a full time, 12-month fixed term capacity based at our Melbourne CBD head office.

This position is responsible for leveraging civil engineering technical knowledge and experience to contribute to the effective design, procurement and delivery of technical goods and services for our infrastructure projects.

The role will work closely with Project Managers, Designers, Construction team members, contractor resources and other internal and external stakeholders to plan and deliver allocated projects safely, efficiently and in a way that maintains Beon’s reputation for reliability and quality.

*There will be a requirement of this role to travel to our project sites in Victoria or interstate while projects are in delivery.

In this role you will deliver:

• Provide comprehensive technical support to the Project Manager relevant to Civil Engineering
• Act as the primary point of contact for all aspects of the assigned work package.
• Provide contract administration services precisely in accordance with the subcontracts, including progress claim assessment, variation claim assessment and extension of time claim assessment, for the internal reviews and approvals.
• Coordinate with the internal supporting function teams, including design, scheduling, project control, quality, OHS, site management, to ensure the assigned work package is delivered promptly and effectively.
• Lead the non-compliance close out process to ensure all identified non-compliances are closed out appropriately and promptly.
• Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with all internal and external stakeholders to enable successful delivery of Beon projects.
• Actively contribute to planning, scoping and estimating for projects, bids and tenders
• Work as the conduit between designers, constructors and the equipment manufacturers/suppliers, proactively problem solving and managing delivery risks
• Review project quality management requirements and preparation of QA/QC documentation including preparation of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for hold point inspections, Factory or Site Acceptance Testing

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Bachelor of Engineering – Civil
• Extensive construction contract administration experience in tier1 or tier 2 environment
• Victorian Professional Engineer Registration (or eligible to obtain)
• Project Management qualifications are advantageous
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the practical and engineering requirements for the construction of bulk earthworks, access tracks, drainage, large concrete foundations, and pre-cast concrete industrial buildings.
• Working understanding of the application of project management principles in an EPC or D&C context
• Thorough knowledge of the requirements for effective scoping, sourcing, procuring and managing of suppliers and service providers
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders with diverse requirements, needs and aptitudes in an engineering construction contracting environment
• Experience in practical outworking of risk management
• Demonstrated commitment to a positive Health & Safety culture and practice.

Your career with Beon Energy Solutions:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability.

We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.

With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees. 

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits.   https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor/benefits

Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.   

What’s next?

Please submit your application via our careers website by 27 August 2025. For the full Position Description, reach out to Tom from the Talent Team at CareersPowercor.com.au

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.