ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

• Work on iconic projects
• Growing function
• Great leader

The Opportunity
We’re excited to be growing our Tunnelling Team and are currently seeking a talented Tunnel Engineer with positions opened at different levels, from senior engineer to senior associate, to become a key part of our Australian operations.
In this role, you’ll bring your expertise in tunnel design—gained through experience with either contractors or consultancies—across both tender and detailed design phases. You’ve contributed to a variety of projects across sectors and have confidently represented your organisation in client-facing discussions.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the coordination and delivery of geotechnical and tunnel design packages executed by the design team (Based in Madrid).
• Define clear scopes, deliverables, and deadlines for designers in alignment with project requirements and programme.
• Act as the primary liaison between local project teams, designers and client to ensure design intent, standards, and expectations are understood and met.
• Review and provide technical oversight of deliverables, ensuring compliance with Australian codes and project-specific requirements.
• Manage design workflows, version control, and communication protocols to ensure efficiency and clarity across time zones.
• Facilitate regular coordination meetings and design reviews with offshore teams to monitor progress, resolve issues, and maintain design quality.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering (postgraduate qualifications preferred)
• Chartered with a relevant professional institution.
• 8 years of experience in tunnelling.
• Demonstrated experience in underground infrastructure, ideally across both design and construction phases
• Strong command of relevant design codes (e.g., Eurocodes, AS standards) and digital tools for analysis and modelling.
• A proactive mindset with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with trenchless technologies, NATM, or TBM-driven tunnels

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

• Lead the coordination and delivery of geotechnical and tunnel design packages executed by the design team (Based in Madrid).
• Define clear scopes, deliverables, and deadlines for designers in alignment with project requirements and programme.
• Act as the primary liaison between local project teams, designers and client to ensure design intent, standards, and expectations are understood and met.
• Review and provide technical oversight of deliverables, ensuring compliance with Australian codes and project-specific requirements.
• Manage design workflows, version control, and communication protocols to ensure efficiency and clarity across time zones.
• Facilitate regular coordination meetings and design reviews with offshore teams to monitor progress, resolve issues, and maintain design quality