Civil Engineer, Land Infrastructure (Mackay)

Aurecon; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Land Infrastructure Team. You will guide purposeful work that supports the future of the land infrastructure sector, collaborating with a diverse, multidisciplinary team to explore integrated solutions and partner with clients to help them build a more sustainable world.

In this role you’ll contribute from bid through to design and delivery on a broad range of private and government projects, develop your technical and leadership skills, and grow

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering degree with Civil Engineering experience.
• Ability to shape thoughtful, effective solutions.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Willingness to question the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Support civil design infrastructure across private and government projects.
• Engage with bid, design, and project delivery stages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactively grow technical and leadership skills.
• Build client relationships and deliver innovative solutions.
• Contribute to cross-disciplinary problem solving.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Questioning status quo

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Everything is an adventure for the curious mind. At Aurecon, we turn curiosity into real-world outcomes. Join us and use your expertise to foster innovation, navigate complexity with care, and co-create projects that deliver meaningful, lasting change.

Your role

As a Civil Engineer in our Land Infrastructure Team, you will guide purposeful work that supports the future of the land infrastructure sector. Collaborating with a diverse, multidisciplinary team, you’ll explore integrated solutions, offer thoughtful perspectives, and partner with clients to help them build a more sustainable world.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Engineering – whilst the role can be tailored to your strengths, this role is for an enthusiastic engineer that wants to expand their knowledge in civil design infrastructure projects, maintaining involvement from the bid stage through to design and ultimate successful project delivery.
• Supporting development – work with a team of civil engineers, designers and drafters to contribute to the design and construction of civil infrastructure across a broad range of private and government projects.
• Client facing – be supported to grow into a client leader role where you will be encouraged to both grow your network and deliver innovative solutions to best fit a client’s needs.
• Personal growth – grow your technical skills and leadership abilities within the team with guidance from the large Aurecon support network.
• Collaborating across disciplines – work closely with a range of engineers across Aurecon to explore creative and efficient solutions to project needs.
• Providing insights with care – share thoughts, ideas and opinions within a in a team that supports confident, inclusive decision-making and collaboration.

What You’ll Bring

You blend technical knowledge with empathy and big-picture thinking. You're someone who thrives in dynamic environments, builds meaningful connections, and is motivated by purposeful work. You’ll also have:

• A relevant engineering degree with experience in Civil Engineering
• A strong ability to shape thoughtful, effective solutions to problems and challenges
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a wide range of people
• A willingness to question the status quo and offer new perspectives

How We Support Your Growth

At Aurecon, no two career journeys are the same. We’ll support yours with a collaborative culture, learning experiences, and the flexibility to design your own path. We embrace difference, nurture belonging, and ensure every voice feels valued.

What We Offer

• Extended parental leave and cultural leave flexibility
• Wellbeing programs for you and your loved ones
• Development pathways, mentoring, and personalised growth support

Who We Are

At Aurecon, we’re curious adventurers. We view complexity as a space to listen, imagine, and grow. As Aureconeers, we’re practical dreamers who find inspiration in everyday moments. With over 7,000 professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, we work together to create positive impact for generations to come.

Ready to join us?

If this opportunity feels aligned with your strengths and aspirations, we’d love to connect with you. Should you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to [e-mail].