Site Engineer

Core Talent
Dubbo NSW 2830Full time

Listed 28 Sep 2026

Site Engineer – Civil

Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ) Location: Dubbo

Roster: 3 weeks on / 1 week off
Hours: 10-hour days
Travel, accommodation and meals: Fully provided

The OpportunityWe are currently seeking experienced Site Engineers to join the delivery of the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ) — one of NSW’s major renewable energy and transmission infrastructure projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for engineers with a strong civil construction background and hands-on experience across substation, transmission, piling, foundations, geotechnical and concrete works.
Working as part of an experienced project team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of major civil and structural works, ensuring construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, to specification and in line with project programmes.

The Role as a Site Engineer, you will work closely with the Project Manager, Project Engineers, Supervisors, subcontractors and construction teams to coordinate and deliver site-based engineering activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing technical engineering support across day-to-day site operations.
  • Managing and coordinating civil construction activities, including piling, foundations, FRP/formwork, reinforcement and concrete pours.
  • Supporting geotechnical works and ensuring construction methodologies align with project requirements.
  • Reading, interpreting and working from engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
  • Undertaking quantity measurements, take-offs and assisting with costing and variations.
  • Monitoring construction progress against project programmes and identifying potential delays or constraints.
  • Adjusting and updating programmes to reflect actual site progress, resources and changing construction requirements.
  • Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved methodologies and specifications.
  • Conducting inspections and supporting quality assurance across all civil works.
  • Working closely with the construction team to resolve technical issues and maintain project momentum.
  • Maintaining accurate site records, reporting and engineering documentation.
  • Ensuring all works are undertaken in accordance with project, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

About YouYou will be an experienced Site Engineer with a strong civil construction background, ideally gained across major infrastructure, energy or transmission projects.
We are particularly interested in engineers who can demonstrate practical site experience across:

  • Piling and foundation construction
  • FRP / formwork and reinforcement
  • Concrete structures and concrete pours
  • Geotechnical works
  • Earthworks and civil infrastructure
  • Substation construction
  • Transmission line infrastructure
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
  • Quantity take-offs and project costing
  • Construction programming and programme adjustments
  • Subcontractor coordination and site delivery

Experience working on major Australian infrastructure, renewable energy, transmission or substation projects will be highly regarded.
You will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced site environment, communicating with multiple stakeholders and taking ownership of engineering outcomes.
What You’ll Bring

  • Degree-qualified Civil Engineer or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience working as a Site Engineer on major construction or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong practical understanding of civil construction methodologies.
  • Proven experience with concrete, foundations, piling and/or geotechnical works.
  • Ability to confidently interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Strong understanding of construction programmes, quantities and project costs.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
  • Previous experience in the Australian construction industry.
  • Ability and willingness to work on a remote/regional project on a 3:1 roster.

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ) project.
  • Long-term project opportunity.
  • 3 weeks on / 1 week off roster.
  • 10-hour days.
  • Travel provided.
  • Accommodation provided.
  • Meals/food provided.
  • Work alongside an experienced project and construction team.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a significant renewable energy and transmission infrastructure project.

APPLY NOW - tom.johnson@coretalent.com.au or call 0426883921

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tom.johnson@coretalent.com.au

Reference number: BH-28517
Profession:CivilOther

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 29th Sep, 2026