Civil Engineering Expert: Building Design And Quality Review

Alignerr Corp.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Additional annual leave

Job summary

AECOM in Sydney is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the Aviation & Pavements team, delivering civil infrastructure projects across NSW. You will guide design excellence, manage budgets and risks, and build strong client relationships for ongoing portfolio growth.

You will contribute to bid work, mentor engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver buildable, compliant solutions. Hybrid work options apply within a dynamic global practice.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience with leading design on multidisciplinary projects.
• Broad civil design experience across roads, earthworks, stormwater, drainage and utilities.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, DRAINS and AutoCAD, including reviewing designs and documentation.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, Austroads and client/local authority requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Experience managing scope, budgets, resources, risks and design quality.
• A relevant engineering qualification, ideally with CPEng or equivalent accreditation.
• Some projects may require Australian security clearance; existing clearance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary civil infrastructure projects, managing quality, budgets and risks.
• Lead and review civil designs across roads, earthworks, stormwater, drainage and utilities.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver coordinated, buildable designs.
• Maintain client relationships and identify opportunities for projects.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals and fee estimates.
• Mentor and develop engineers to strengthen the team culture.

Skills

Civil design leadership

Project leadership

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

CPEng or equivalent

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

DRAINS

Job description

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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.

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Principal Civil Engineer - Aviation & Pavements, Sydney

Join AECOM as a Principal Civil Engineer in our Aviation & Pavements team in Sydney, delivering civil infrastructure projects across NSW and contributing to the growth of our broader civil engineering practice.

How you’ll make a difference

• Lead multidisciplinary civil infrastructure projects, managing technical quality, budgets, programmes and project risks.
• Lead and review civil designs across roads, earthworks, stormwater, drainage, utilities and associated infrastructure.
• Work closely with other disciplines to deliver coordinated, practical and buildable designs.
• Build and maintain client relationships, understanding their needs and identifying opportunities to support their projects.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals, fee estimates and client presentations.
• Mentor and develop engineers, supporting a collaborative team culture.

What you’ll bring

You’re an experienced civil engineer with a strong track record of leading design and delivering infrastructure projects across a range of sectors.

You’ll bring sound technical judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to manage projects and build trusted client relationships. Experience with Civil 3D or similar design tools, a collaborative approach and an interest in developing others will help you succeed.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience, including leading design on multidisciplinary projects.
• Broad civil design experience across roads, earthworks, stormwater, drainage and utilities.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, DRAINS and AutoCAD, including reviewing designs and documentation.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, Austroads and relevant client and local authority requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, programmes, resources, risks and design quality.
• Sound commercial judgement and a practical approach to project delivery.
• A relevant engineering qualification, ideally supported by CPEng or equivalent accreditation.
• Some projects in our portfolio require an Australian security clearance. We will support the right candidate through that process, and an existing clearance or demonstrated eligibility will be an advantage.

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.
• Volunteer and representation leave.
• Flex 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.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. 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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