What will this job do to improve your life?

This position will give you the opportunity to step up as the recognised structural lead, shaping design outcomes across BESS, HV substations, and large infrastructure projects. You'll broaden your expertise across piling, foundations, and civil crossover works while raising your career profile through visible leadership. The combination of technical authority, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring responsibilities will give you the empowerment to make an impact and the credibility to take these skills forward into future leadership roles.

About the role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll work alongside civil, electrical, and geotechnical teams and liaise with contractors and stakeholders. The role involves technical design, constructability reviews, and design leadership across projects ranging from substations and roads to battery storage facilities. You'll balance hands-on design with mentoring and guiding engineers, providing both technical oversight and project-facing engagement.

Duties

* Lead detailed structural design including piling, foundations, steel and concrete structures
* Review design calculations, drawings, and construction documentation to Australian standards
* Mentor and support engineers and designers, providing solutions and technical direction
* Participate in constructability and design reviews, advising on optimisation and compliance
* Work with contractors and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery

Skills/experience

* Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, with CPEng (or working towards)
* Strong structural engineering background with renewable/HV infrastructure exposure
* Expertise in piling, foundations, and structural works for BESS, substations, and bridges
* Strong capability in AutoCAD and structural design software
* Ability to engage with stakeholders, find solutions, and mentor teams effectively

Benefits
* $180k-$220k + bonus potential up to 20%
* Hybrid working (4 office days with flexible arrangements)
* Involvement in major renewable and HV infrastructure projects
* Career development and professional accreditation support

Vinova are working with a leading renewable and infrastructure business with a strong pipeline of projects. The organisation combines growth with a collaborative culture where technical leadership and mentoring are valued.

If you are interested in this position please apply here or contact Oliver at