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This role can be based in Brisbane or Adelaide.\nAs the technical authority for civil engineering activities, you will provide leadership across complex substation and transmission infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for engineering governance, technical assurance, design excellence, mentoring engineering teams and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality civil design solutions across multiple projects.\nWorking closely with clients, project teams and subcontractors, you will play a critical role in shaping major energy infrastructure projects that support Australia's energy transition.\nWhat We're Looking For\nYou will bring extensive experience within the power and utilities sector and have a strong technical background in substation and transmission civil design.\nTo be successful you will have:\nBachelor of Civil Engineering\n\nChartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and/or Registered Professional Engineer preferred\n\n15+ years of project delivery experience within the power industry\n\nStrong experience delivering utility substation and transmission infrastructure projects\n\nAdvanced knowledge of civil earthworks, drainage, oil containment and access infrastructure design\n\nExperience providing technical leadership, engineering governance and assurance\n\nProven capability leading multidisciplinary project interfaces and resolving complex technical challenges\n\nExperience mentoring engineers and supporting capability development across technical teams\n\nStrong stakeholder management and client relationship skills\n\nExperience with design platforms including AutoCAD and MicroStation\n\nExcellent communication, leadership and problem solving skills.\n\nWhat We Offer\nAt Downer, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to develop rewarding and diverse careers.\nOur benefits include:\nFlexible working arrangements with a blend of office, home and site-based work\n\nAccess to professional development and career progression opportunities\n\nInclusive and supportive team environment\n\nOpportunity to work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects\n\nEmployee benefits, wellbeing programs and industry leading safety culture\n\nThe chance to contribute to Australia's evolving energy landscape.\n\nAbout Energy & Utilities\nDowner is a leading provider of integrated services across Australia's essential infrastructure sectors. Within Energy and Utilities, our Power business delivers end to end solutions across transmission, distribution, substations and renewable energy infrastructure.\nOur people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a high performing, inclusive and collaborative workplace where innovation, safety and continuous improvement are valued.\nDowner is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, culturally diverse candidates, veterans and people living with disability.\nHow to Apply\nIf this opportunity aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply now and join a team that is helping deliver the future of Australia's energy infrastructure.\nFor more information about this opportunity, please submit your application through the Downer careers website.\nPlease note: Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. 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