Site Engineer - Foundations
Role Overview
Plan and manage foundation construction across assigned work fronts and build your engineering career on a regional project with ACCIONA.
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Benefits
- Plan and manage foundation works across your assigned work fronts
- Gain hands-on exposure to piling, drilling, anchors and concrete
- Access mentoring and leadership development pathways at ACCIONA
- Project Information
- Help deliver a new 500 kV double-circuit transmission line project that will connect more than 3,000 MW of new renewable generation to the grid and power up to one million homes. The scope spans earthworks and access tracks, tower foundations, steel supply and erection, logistics and regional camp accommodation.
About the Opportunity
Report to the Senior Project Engineer, Foundations and take hands-on ownership of foundation construction across your assigned work fronts. You will coordinate excavation, piling, drilling, reinforcement, formwork and concrete placement, and verify survey set-out and geotechnical conditions on site. Work with construction managers, civil supervisors, surveyors, quality and HSE teams, subcontractors and design representatives. Prepare work packs and inspection and test plans, resolve RFIs and technical queries, and lift quality, productivity and safety across your scope.
Key accountabilities for the position will be:
Plan and manage foundation construction across assigned work fronts
Coordinate excavation, piling, drilling, reinforcement and concrete placement
Prepare work packs, methodologies and inspection and test plans
Resolve RFIs and technical queries with design teams
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, plant and workforce for foundation works
Verify survey set-out, quality inspections, testing and hold points
Monitor progress, geotechnical conditions and non-conformances, and escalate issues
Required Skills and Competencies
Civil, structural or construction engineering qualification
Experience as a Site, Project or Civil Engineer on major projects
Delivered foundation works such as piles, piers or anchors
Sound geotechnical knowledge and engineering drawing skills
Desirable: transmission, renewables, utilities or mining projects
Location and conditions
This is a regional role and includes the provision to be based at camp as required.
Why join us?
At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.
Ready to build foundations that last? Apply now.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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