Civil Engineer - Highways

Arcadis; Shire Of Leonora; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Poutrix is looking for talented Civil Engineers to join our established Civil Infrastructure business in Western Australia. You will engage with specialists to deliver significant infrastructure projects, including highways and rail.

The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of design experience, ideally in the Western Australia market, and a degree in Civil Engineering. Familiarity with local design standards and software like AutoCAD is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on design experience in highways and infrastructure projects.
• Experience on Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) road projects is highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of local design standards including the Austroads Guide to Road Design.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil engineering advice and apply advanced technical skills to produce high-quality designs.
• Perform detailed analysis and design tasks in alignment with technical standards.
• Engage with internal teams and external stakeholders for project delivery.

Skills

Civil engineering advice

Technical skills

Project management principles

AutoCAD

Collaboration

Education

Master's/Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads

12d

Civil 3D

Job description

Role description

Our Highways & Civil Engineering team are looking for talented Civil Engineers to join our well established, industry‑leading Civil Infrastructure business in Western Australia. You will work with our other specialists to deliver our strong and growing pipeline of significant infrastructure projects, including highways, rail, energy transition, ports and airports projects. This is a Perth/Western Australia based role that will cater for projects locally and assist on major national infrastructure projects.

Role accountabilities

• Deliver Technical Excellence: Provide civil engineering advice and apply advanced technical skills to produce high‑quality designs for infrastructure projects.
• Ensure Quality and Compliance: Perform detailed analysis and design tasks in alignment with relevant technical standards, client requirements, and Arcadis’ quality and assurance processes.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Engage proactively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and multidisciplinary contributors to ensure coordinated, timely, and high‑quality project delivery.
• Drive Project and Team Success: Contribute to the commercial and operational success of projects by applying sound project management principles, meeting deliverables, and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.
• Champion Innovation and Safety: Assist in the development and integration of BIM and digital engineering practices, supporting sustainable design solutions and improved health and safety outcomes across infrastructure projects.

Qualification & Experience

• 3+ years of hands‑on design experience in highways and infrastructure projects, ideally within the Western Australia market.
• Experience on Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) road projects, which will be highly regarded.
• A Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and a commitment to professional development, ideally working towards Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of local design standards including the Austroads Guide to Road Design (AGRD) and MRWA Supplements, with the ability to apply these effectively in real‑world contexts.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and exposure to industry‑standard road design software such as OpenRoads, 12d or Civil 3D.
• Experience collaborating within multi‑disciplinary design teams, contributing to integrated, high‑quality project outcomes.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage priorities in a dynamic, fast‑paced project environment.
• A natural strength in communications and coordination of multiple disciplines to play a central role in multi‑disciplinary projects.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

As an equal opportunity employer, we value and promote diversity at Arcadis and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Veterans and spouses are invited to apply.