Civil Engineers

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking motivated Civil or Senior Civil Engineers to join the Civil Infrastructure Team on the Gold Coast. You will contribute to planning, design and delivery of infrastructure projects for Queensland, ANZ and global clients, while mentoring engineers and pursuing new opportunities.

With 2 to 8 years of experience, you will work within a diverse team, applying design standards, reporting, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality outcomes for Defence, Transport,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent) required.
• CPEng or eligible through mutual recognition or other pathway highly desirable.
• Experience delivering Civil Infrastructure projects and knowledge of Australian standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design civil infrastructure including roads, stormwater assets, earthworks and utilities.
• Prepare technical and non-technical reports for diverse audiences with clear language.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and collaborate with a high-performing team across design and delivery.
• Deliver projects to quality, budget and schedule, leveraging design standards (QUDM, Austroads, etc.).

Skills

Civil design

Roads & transport

Stormwater drainage

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent)

CPEng / RPEQ eligible

Tools

12d Drainage Network Editor

DRAINS

MUSIC

Job description

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

AECOM is seeking motivated and highly driven Civil or Senior Civil Engineers to join our Civil Infrastructure Team in the Gold Coast. The Civil Infrastructure Team supports a vast array of planning, design and construction projects predominately related to development and infrastructure projects servicing Queensland, ANZ and the Global business.

As part of this exciting role you will not only have the opportunity to perform technical Civil Engineering activities and delivery of infrastructure design solutions, but you will also be encouraged and supported in identifying and pursuing new project opportunities, learning new skill sets, and for the right Senior engineering candidate, mentoring and coaching a team of engineers.

Working with a high performing team of engineers, designers and drafters with a passion for digital delivery, you will support the team in delivering projects across a diverse range of infrastructure and development projects. Your role will focus on the core civil engineering discipline, associated with roadworks, stormwater drainage & flooding, earthworks, pavements, water and sewerage infrastructure for key clients across Defence, Transport, Water Resources, Mining, Energy Water Infrastructure and Urban Development industries. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with best-in-industry peers across our organisation to create whole-of-business success for projects.

We are seeking passionate engineers with an interest in long-term growth in AECOM - individuals looking to develop their career within a global organisation. Working on a diverse range of projects, these roles will give you the opportunity to develop and shape your career.

How you'll make a difference

• Planning and design of civil infrastructure; roads & transport, stormwater assets (quantity and quality), services/utilities, earthworks, etc.
• Technical and non-technical report writing tailored to diverse audiences, using clear and accessible language
• Positive, collaborative approach, working with a diverse team
• 2 to 8 years’ experience. More experienced candidates are also encouraged to apply for Senior Civil Engineer Positions
• Use of design standards and practices for civil infrastructure design (for example; QUDM, Qld Main Roads MRTS & Road Drainage Manual & Standard Drawings, IECA Erosion & Sediment Control, Austroads, QUU or Water Services Australia (WSA) Standards, South‑East Queensland Local Council Design Guidelines/Standards, amongst others)

Demonstrated experience in the following is desirable:

• Detailed Design of Civil elements, including Civil Arrangements Design, Roadway/Carpark/Cycleway/Footpath Geometric Design, Stormwater Pit and Pipe Design (using 12d Drainage Network Editor, DRAINS or equivalent software), Stormwater Quality Assessment (using MUSIC software) PUP Conflict Assessment/Management, Design Management and coordination of multi-disciplinary design inputs.
• Experience bidding, winning and delivering Civil Infrastructure projects to a high standard, within budget and on time.
• Commercial/contractual management of projects.
• Experience of project delivery under 'design only' and 'design and construct' delivery models.

Your ability to deliver on promises and to develop and maintain strong internal team and external client relationships will be keys to your success in this role.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role.

The qualities that help you thrive

• Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent);
• CPEng, RPEQ (or be working towards, or be eligible through a mutual recognition or other pathway)

Additional Information

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.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

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.