Construction Project Engineer
Description
- Full Time Permanent Opportunity
- Base yourself in East Coast
- Site based + Hybrid work model
About the Role:
We are seeking a Construction Project Engineer working within the construction team. This role will provide support and expertise to the Construction Management team and supervise the on site EPC contractors, monitoring their performance and achievement of standards for projects.
About RES
RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company. We are driven by our vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy. We are proud of the 21 million tonnes of carbon offset each year by our global portfolio of renewable energy projects and we are proud of the people that developed and built them.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Work within the project delivery team in all areas relating to engineering design and construction suitability.
- Responsible for delivery site engineering assessments such as topographical surveys, geotechnical assessments, construction feasibility, infrastructure design, access assessments, drainage and compliance to approved design and quality requirements.
- Specifying and managing works of external contractors carrying out site surveys, geotechnical assessments and installation of meteorological monitoring masts on site, in line with RES processes and HSEQ requirements.
- Assist the Construction Project Manager/s in weekly and monthly reporting on project construction status, risks, programme delivery, cost management and HSEQ.
- Take control of packages of works, manage contractors, undertake assessments under the direction of the Lead Project Engineer.
- Managing external designers and liaising with the project delivery teams to ensure effective co-ordination of engineering disciplines.
- Add value and reduce costs (DEVEX, CAPEX and OPEX) for projects wherever possible through efficient working, careful scoping, procurement and innovative engineering and design solutions.
Skills & Experience:
- Relevant post graduate experience of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
- Working knowledge of wind and/or solar farm construction methodology.
- Ability to manage interfaces, risks and stakeholder needs.
- Familiarity with relevant Australian engineering design, health, safety & environmental regulations relating to construction of renewable energy projects.
- Good understanding of consultancy contracts or agreements and the management thereof.
- A degree in Engineering
What we offer
At RES you can expect to join a warm and welcoming team in a business that wants you to succeed. Employee satisfaction is of paramount importance, and we show this through a wide range of benefits which includes:
- A competitive bonus.
- Genuine flexible working.
- Generous and gender-neutral parental leave
- 25 days leave (including the ability to swap cultural days of significance)
- Annual skin checks.
- Flu vaccinations.
- eye care
- Professional trade subscriptions.
- Classpass Subscription ($40 a month).
- 4 paid volunteer days, and charity matching.
Culture of Care for our People, Our Planet, and Our Product
In joining RES, you chose to become part of an organisation built on a long history of operational excellence and care. We have always cared about our employee’s safety, wellbeing, and personal growth. We truly value and respect the individual contributions of our people and believe that diversity provides an important range of perspectives. Our culture of care and inclusion extends to the environment and to external communities, stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and the carbon footprint we leave.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, relation, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.RES is a LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer and Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace.
RES acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their ongoing connections to land, sea and
community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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