Civil / Structural Engineer

Civil / Structural Engineer

About Us

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our over 2000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to exceed our client’s expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve.  

We’re looking for a talented Civil / Structural Engineer to join our team and contribute to some of Victoria’s most important electricity infrastructure projects.

This role will focus on the civil and structural design of substations, including earthworks, drainage, buildings, equipment foundations, steel structures and associated infrastructure.

Your opportunity

Working alongside electrical engineers, project managers and delivery teams, you’ll help design the civil and structural components that support critical Zone Substation and transmission infrastructure.

Your work will include:

• Designing bulk earthworks, drainage, buildings, structures and equipment foundations
• Developing civil and structural solutions for Zone Substations up to 66kV
• Preparing detailed engineering calculations, specifications and design documentation
• Supporting the civil aspects of underground cable infrastructure and earthing system design
• Supporting transmission line tower civil and structural design
• Reviewing and quality-checking designs
• Developing scopes, estimates, schedules and resource plans
• Supporting projects through design, construction and commissioning
• Working closely with project managers, electrical engineers, contractors and suppliers
• Identifying risks and finding practical, innovative solutions
• Sharing your knowledge and helping others grow

About you

We’re looking for someone who is technically strong, curious and genuinely enjoys working with people.

You’ll ideally bring:

• A recognised Civil Engineering qualification, or equivalent experience
• Experience in civil and/or structural design
• Experience within utilities, electricity, energy or major infrastructure is highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and engineering practices
• Experience with earthworks, drainage, structures and foundations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Strong engineering calculation and technical documentation skills
• An understanding of project costs, scopes, schedules and delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

At Zinfra, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported and valued. We proudly champion equal opportunity, gender equality, and First Nations representation—and we want you to come as you are. Our culture is built on care, inclusivity, and a belief that diverse perspectives make our projects and our people stronger. 

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with disability, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Our people are our energy source, and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.