Civil Engineer (Civil Infrastructure)

AECOM Corporation; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Additional annual leave

Holiday swaps

Professional development

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a developing civil engineer to support site infrastructure design across projects in Australia. You will contribute to stormwater, earthworks and basic water/wastewater designs, coordinating with other disciplines and building strong technical fundamentals under guidance from senior engineers.

You’ll perform portions of assignments under supervision, gather data, run calculations and support interfaces with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ post-graduate experience in civil/site infrastructure design.
• Exposure to Austroads and local council/authority requirements (or willingness to learn).
• Developing competency in stormwater (pit and pipe) and familiarity with earthworks and basic water/wastewater design tasks.
• Interest in WSUD principles and how they integrate with stormwater solutions.
• Any exposure to Department of Defence projects is highly regarded, but not essential.
• Process-driven and detail-oriented with a focus on quality and deliverables.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work in multidisciplinary teams and ask questions early.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific and limited portions of broader civil/site infrastructure assignments under moderate supervision, to budget and programme.
• Gather, interpret and correlate engineering data using established procedures.
• Work on detailed or routine design tasks involving calculations, modelling and tests/checks.
• Support delivery of stormwater design, bulk earthworks, and basic water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Propose practical approaches to new problems and escalate early when needed.
• Identify discrepancies in calculations, drawings or models and raise them for resolution.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders on interfaces.
• Provide day-to-day support and informal guidance to graduates/entry-level engineers.

Skills

Civil/site infrastructure design

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

• Primary Location: AU - Perth, WA - 58 Mounts Bay Road

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

We’re looking for a developing civil engineer to support the delivery of site infrastructure design packages across a range of projects. You’ll contribute to stormwater, earthworks and basic water/wastewater designs, coordinate with other disciplines, and build strong technical fundamentals under the guidance of senior engineers.

What you’ll be doing

• Perform specific and limited portions of broader civil/site infrastructure assignments under moderate supervision, to agreed budget and programme.
• Gather, interpret and correlate engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Work on detailed or routine design tasks involving calculations, modelling and relatively simple tests/checks.
• Support delivery of key infrastructure elements, including:
  • Stormwater design (pit and pipe layouts, hydraulic checks, minor drainage design)
  • Bulk earthworks support (grading plans, levels coordination, basic cut/fill inputs)
  • Basic water and wastewater infrastructure (reticulation layouts, tie-ins, design checks)
  • WSUD support where required (e.g., contributing to concept layouts and design documentation).
• Propose practical approaches to new problems, escalating early where needed and applying learnings from previous tasks.
• Identify discrepancies in calculations, drawings, models or inputs and raise them promptly for resolution.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders on interfaces (services coordination, site constraints, constructability).
• Provide day-to-day support and informal guidance to graduates/entry-level engineers (as appropriate).

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• 2–5 years’ post-graduate experience in civil/site infrastructure design.
• Exposure to applying Austroads and local council/authority requirements (or a willingness to learn quickly).
• Developing competency in stormwater (pit and pipe) and familiarity with earthworks and basic water/wastewater design tasks.
• Interest in WSUD principles and how they integrate with stormwater solutions (a plus).
• Any exposure to Department of Defence projects is highly regarded, but not essential.
• Process-driven and detail-oriented, with a clear focus on quality, checking and well-structured deliverables.
• A collaborative mindset, comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams and asking the right questions early.

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
• 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?

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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