Civil Project Engineer

Company Description

Te Tākinatanga | Our Story

Right now, Contact is currently developing a 100 MV battery in Auckland. It’s our first renewable project in Auckland. We’re contracting with Telsa to build this grid-scale battery which will provide enough electricity to meet peak demand over winter for 44,000 homes for over two hours. This $163 million project builds on Contact’s existing partnership with NZ Steel and will sit on its Glenbrook site in south Auckland. 

The BESS project will be delivered by Contact via a self-perform contract model, with balance of plant (BOP) commissioning by Contact, and commissioning of the Batteries by Tesla, the BESS technology provider.

Contact Energy Major Projects Group are building a Construction team to help support renewable energy Battery / Solar & Wind projects across NZ and looking for a Project Engineer (Civil) to assist with the construction phase of the Glenbrook BESS Project. While this is a 12-month fixed term role based in Glenbrook Auckland, there is solid potential to extend and join our other renewable projects across the country.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity 

Reporting into our Site Construction Manager, you’ll be a client-side Project Engineer (Civil) working on the construction phase of the BESS project and involved in design reviews, constructability reviews, and monitoring onsite construction of earthworks, trenching, foundations and buildings. 

During the Construction Phase, you will directly coordinate with your discipline and cross-discipline counterparts within Worley, the Engineering Contractor, to ensure effective engineering delivery. You’ll also collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders within Contact to ensure the project is running smoothly and milestones are met.

This role is broad and varied, some of the key tasks and responsibilities are:

• Lead and oversee the construction of site works for the BESS project, from earthworks, trenching, civil, foundation works through to buildings.
• Ensure industry-best safety and quality outcomes across the project.
• Review designs for long-term suitability and constructability.
• Manage project risks and support mitigation efforts.
• Coordinate with contractors and ensure smooth on-site operations.
• Provide regular updates on key milestones, costs, and risk issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This role will involve a combination of office and field work, with the site located in Glenbrook, south Auckland.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe | About you

• A relevant degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Ideally, 5+ years of experience on large complex civil and electrical projects, preferably in the Power/Renewable sector.
• Experience in EPC and Design Build contracting frameworks as a Client-Side Project Engineer.
• Strong communication skills - ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• A team player and skilled at building relationships and navigating stakeholder dynamics.
• A proactive problem-solver who can navigate complex issues.
• Comfort working in dynamic, fast-paced project environment.

Additional Information

Contact is not a place you’ll stagnate. We are growing and offer superb learning and development opportunities along with perks like discounts on Contact Energy products, and a bunch of corporate discounts. 

So, what do you think? This isn’t just another job - it’s a chance to make a real impact. You’ll be part of a project that leaves a lasting legacy. If you’re passionate about sustainability and ready for a new and exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Applications close 5pm on 25th September but we’re considering applications as they come in so hop to it and apply if you're keen.

Please note, only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. We're not about box ticking, so if you think you have what it takes but don't meet everything stated above, please still get in touch. We'd love to kōrero.