At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting civil infrastructure projects and mentor a collaborative team.
- Company: Join AECOM, a leader in innovative engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, extra leave, and competitive salary.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on aviation and pavement projects while growing your career.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in civil engineering with strong design and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 102108 - 127636 $ per year.
Principal Civil Engineer – Aviation & Pavements (Sydney)
Join AECOM as a Principal Civil Engineer in the Aviation & Pavements team in Sydney, delivering civil infrastructure projects across NSW and contributing to the growth of our broader civil engineering practice.
- How you'll make a difference
- Lead multidisciplinary civil infrastructure projects, managing technical quality, budgets, programmes and project risks.
- Lead and review civil designs across roads, earthworks, stormwater, drainage, utilities and associated infrastructure.
- Work closely with other disciplines to deliver coordinated, practical and buildable designs.
- Build and maintain client relationships, understanding their needs and identifying opportunities to support their projects.
- Contribute to business development, including proposals, fee estimates and client presentations.
- Mentor and develop engineers, supporting a collaborative team culture.
- What you'll bring
- 10+ years of civil engineering experience, including leading design on multidisciplinary projects.
- Broad civil design experience across roads, earthworks, stormwater, drainage and utilities.
- Proficiency in Civil 3D, DRAINS and Auto CAD, including reviewing designs and documentation.
- Knowledge of Australian Standards, Austroads and relevant client and local authority requirements.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships.
- Experience managing project scope, budgets, programmes, resources, risks and design quality.
- Sound commercial judgement and a practical approach to project delivery.
- A relevant engineering qualification, ideally supported by CPEng or equivalent accreditation.
- Some projects in our portfolio require an Australian security clearance.
- Additional Information – 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.
- Volunteer and representation leave.
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
Salary and Benefits
Salary range: $102,108.42 – $127,635.53 plus 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance plus superannuation.
Location and Working Hours
Hybrid work options. Full‐time, Permanent.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
Application Close Date
Applications close: Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 11:30pm.
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