Civil Engineer

Hatch; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Civil Engineer to contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across road and rail environments. You will work within multidisciplinary project teams to support safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes that meet client and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and approximately four to eight years of experience in civil infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 4–8 years’ experience delivering civil infrastructure projects (road/rail, energy or mining).
• Experience in bulk earthworks, site grading, surface water management, earth structures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake civil engineering design activities for transport infrastructure projects.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, datasheets, and design reports.
• Develop material take-offs and bills of quantities.
• Participate in internal and external design reviews.
• Review and check drawings with civil designers and drafters.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with authority, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Commit to quality assurance, safety, and reliable delivery of projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads

12d Model

Civil 3D

DRAINS

CivilStorm

CulvertMaster

Job description

Requisition ID: 99347

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Civil Engineering team delivers a broad range of services across the transport infrastructure sector, including site selection and planning, earthworks and site grading, drainage and flood modelling, spatial information, and digital terrain modelling. We work closely with our Earth Sciences colleagues to deliver integrated, practical solutions for complex infrastructure challenges. With a strong portfolio of existing projects, recent significant project wins, and a healthy pipeline of future work supporting Brisbane-based transport projects, we are looking to expand our team with an experienced Civil Engineer. You will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across road and rail environments. Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you’ll be involved across the full project lifecycle, supporting safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes that meet client and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake civil engineering design activities for transport infrastructure projects
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, datasheets, and design reports
• Develop material take-offs and bills of quantities
• Participate in and contribute to internal and external design reviews
• Review and check engineering drawings, working closely with civil designers and drafters to ensure standards are met
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery and client outcomes
• Ensure compliance with relevant authority, statutory, and regulatory requirements
• Commit to quality assurance, safety, and the reliable delivery of projects

About You

You will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and have approximately four to eight years’ experience delivering civil infrastructure projects road/rail, energy or mining sectors. Your experience will include areas such as bulk earthworks, site grading, surface water management, and earth structures. You have working knowledge of civil design tools such as OpenRoads, 12d Model, Civil 3D, DRAINS, CivilStorm, or CulvertMaster, and are comfortable contributing across both design and construction delivery phases. Familiarity with road authority standards, particularly TMR, is highly regarded. You bring strong personal safety standards, communicate effectively, and work well with a diverse range of stakeholders. You are known for your integrity, customer focus, innovative thinking, and strong work ethic, and you are committed to ongoing professional development.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Global project exposure across complex, impactful industries
• Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

Hatch holds an innovate reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders to apply. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.