Civil Engineer

AECOM; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional annual leave

Volunteer leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM in Canberra is seeking a Civil Engineer with 1–5 years' experience to join our Roads & Highways team. You'll contribute to transport infrastructure projects, from planning through to construction support, and work with experienced engineers in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

The role offers mentoring, structured career development and the opportunity to expand your technical skills across multidisciplinary projects that improve communities across ACT and beyond.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years' experience in civil engineering, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Experience or exposure to civil infrastructure, transport or land development projects.
• Interest in developing a career within Roads & Highways.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working towards Chartered status (CPEng) is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and delivery of civil infrastructure and transport projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports and technical documentation.
• Work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Support projects through planning, design and construction phases.
• Develop strong relationships with colleagues, clients and project stakeholders.
• Continue building your technical capability through mentoring and on-the-job learning.
• Contribute to innovative engineering solutions that improve communities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

• State/Province: Australian Capital Territory
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AU - Canberra, ACT

Job Description

As our Canberra team continues to grow, we're looking for a Civil Engineer with 1–5 years' experience to join our Roads & Highways team.

Whether you've already gained experience in transport infrastructure or have a broader civil engineering background, this is an opportunity to work alongside industry-leading engineers on projects that make a real difference to communities across the ACT and beyond.

You'll join a collaborative and supportive team delivering a diverse range of transport and civil infrastructure projects. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to projects from planning and concept design through to detailed design and construction support, while developing your technical skills and building your consulting career.

This role offers excellent mentoring, structured career development and the opportunity to work across multidisciplinary projects that will accelerate your professional growth.

How you'll make a difference

• Assist in the design and delivery of civil infrastructure and transport projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports and technical documentation.
• Work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Support projects through planning, design and construction phases.
• Develop strong relationships with colleagues, clients and project stakeholders.
• Continue building your technical capability through mentoring and on-the-job learning.
• Contribute to innovative engineering solutions that improve communities.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• 1–5 years' experience in civil engineering, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Experience or exposure to civil infrastructure, transport or land development projects.
• An interest in developing a career within Roads & Highways.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Working towards Chartered status (CPEng) is highly regarded.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job‑sharing and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Volunteer and representation leave.
• Flexible public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.

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.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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