Senior Civil Engineer in Brisbane

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver moderate portions of broader civil/site infrastructure assignments with limited supervision, to agreed budget and programme.
• Gather, interpret and correlate engineering data using established procedures.
• Independently complete primary design elements for civil works, including:
• Stormwater design (pit and pipe networks, major/minor systems, detention and drainage strategy)
• Bulk earthworks (grading, levels coordination, cut/fill balance considerations)
• Basic water and wastewater infrastructure (reticulation layouts, services coordination and constructability)
• WSUD inputs (where applicable) to support compliant and practical outcomes.
• Apply a strong quality focus: checking, design verification, documentation accuracy, and consistent adherence to standards.
• Propose practical approaches to new problems using modifications of standard methods and previous project learnings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and stakeholders to resolve interfaces (utilities/services coordination, site constraints, staging and buildability).
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, supporting capability uplift and good engineering habits.

What we’re looking for:

• 5–10 years’ post-graduate experience in civil/site infrastructure design roles.
• Working knowledge of Austroads and an ability to interpret and apply local council/authority requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in stormwater (pit and pipe) and bulk earthworks design; water/wastewater and services coordination experience is highly regarded.
• Exposure to WSUD design or integration is a plus.
• Department of Defence project experience is highly desirable (Defence environments, approvals, standards and stakeholder expectations).
• Strong attention to detail, structured working style, and commitment to producing consistent, compliant deliverables.
• Proven willingness to mentor and support junior staff.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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