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Design and deliver civil works for substations and renewables—use Civil 3D, prepare technical reports, and deliver buildable design solutions

• Full-time permanent role | 17.5% leave loading | 13% super
• Up to $900 annual electricity reimbursement | flexi time accrual
• Leadership development | supportive team | influence design processes

Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide – and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.

The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.

At Enerven, we’re connecting you with tomorrow.


About the role

This role supports the engineering, design and delivery of bulk civil works and civil infrastructure for substation and renewable energy projects. It involves preparing engineering calculations, drawings, and documentation for earthworks, drainage, roads, and detailing elements. The position works closely with engineers to develop and review designs, ensuring they meet Australian Standards and project requirements. It also contributes to improving design templates and processes used by the team. The role is involved across planning and design stages, with a focus on producing accurate and buildable outcomes.

Day-to-day you will:

• Produce technical design and author civil calculations and reports for substations and renewable projects.
• Produce and review detailed engineering drawings and models for bulk earthworks, pavements, drainage and footings.
• Review, validate and sign off design outputs prepared by others to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and drafters and coordinate design reviews.
• Liaise with geotechnical, electrical and construction teams to resolve constructability and interface issues.
• Develop and maintain design templates, tools, procedures and quality documentation to improve delivery.

About you

As an experienced Civil Design Officer, you will produce detailed drawings, designs and analysis for bulk civil works on substations and renewable projects, turning site information into standards-compliant, buildable designs.

Key skills required:

• Advanced / Associate Diploma in Engineering or a related discipline and / or an equivalent level of skills or knowledge gained through experience.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a civil designing environment.
• Technical drafting and detailed design using Civil 3D.
• Strong analytical problem solving and clear engineering judgment.
• Drainage modelling experience (DRAINS) and 12D exposure preferred.
• Ability to author Design Basis Reports, pavement calculations and Stormwater Management Plans.
• Knowledge of bulk earthworks, pavements, drainage design and relevant Australian Standards, plus practical familiarity with electrical distribution and renewables.

About us

The work behind the network
When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.

A skilled and diverse workforce
Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change – building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.

Outstanding culture of safety and well-being
Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.

Flexible work options and employee benefit programs
Enjoy flexible working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment. Our variety of employee benefits include:

• Flexi-time accrual
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• 13% superannuation
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
• Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000*
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
• 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days
• Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
• Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships
• Leadership and career development opportunities

An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation
We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.


Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at recruitment@enerven.com.au

Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.