Senior 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 max 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 on occasion to our project sites which include interstate and New Zealand. 

In this role you will deliver:

• Lead the delivery of civil works packages across major EPC infrastructure projects, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including preparation of RFTs, tender evaluation, contractor selection and contract administration.
• Provide technical civil engineering expertise to support project planning, design development, construction and project execution.
• Coordinate and manage civil subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Review engineering designs and contribute to constructability, operability and maintainability improvements.
• Develop scopes of work, technical specifications and procurement documentation, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Oversee quality assurance and project completion activities, including ITP reviews, inspections, testing, defect management and handover.
• Drive continuous improvement, risk management and a strong safety culture while fostering positive relationships across project teams and external partners.

For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please click here to download the position description.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil / Structural / Construction).
• Project Management qualifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil contractor in a project delivery environment.
• Strong technical expertise in civil construction, including bulk earthworks, drainage, access roads, concrete foundations and industrial structures.
• Proven ability to manage consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, driving performance and successful project outcomes.
• Experience delivering projects within EPC, Design & Construct or major infrastructure environments.
• Sound understanding of procurement, contract administration, risk management, commercial principles and relevant engineering standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety, quality management and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

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 7 August 2026. For the full Position Description, reach out to Tom from the Talent Team at careers@powercor.com.au.

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