Engineer - Roads & Highways (Utilities)

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking an Engineer - Roads & Highways (Utilities) to join our Sydney team. In this role, you'll contribute to the planning, design and delivery of major transport infrastructure projects, with a focus on utility coordination and integrated corridor design outcomes.

Working alongside experienced specialists, you'll apply your engineering expertise to balance road design requirements with existing utility infrastructure, helping early-career engineers grow within a leading consultancy in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 2–5 years' experience in roads/highways design.
• 12d modelling experience highly valued.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, Austroads guidelines and utility standards.
• Strong organisation, communication and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver roads and highways design outcomes per Australian Standards and SMEC quality systems.
• Conduct utility investigations, assessments and coordination across transport projects.
• Develop and review road/utility designs using 12d Model and other software.
• Support utility authority requirements and approval processes in project delivery.
• Identify and manage utility conflicts, relocations and service impacts during planning and design.
• Prepare technical reports and design deliverables; coordinate with clients and authorities.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

12d Model

Job description

• Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment
• Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities

About The Job

• Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects
• Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment
• Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities

About SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets. Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender-equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. SMEC provides a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family-friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

Infrastructure

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The Role

Ready to help shape the future of transport infrastructure across New South Wales?

SMEC is seeking an Engineer - Roads & Highways (Utilities) to join our Sydney team. In this role, you'll contribute to the planning, design and delivery of major transport infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on utility coordination, service investigations and integrated corridor design outcomes.

Working alongside experienced technical specialists and project leaders, you'll apply your engineering expertise to deliver solutions that balance road design requirements with existing and proposed utility infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with up to three years of experience looking to further develop their technical capabilities in roads, utilities and multidisciplinary transport projects within a leading consultancy.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Deliver high-quality roads and highways design outcomes in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, client requirements and SMEC quality systems.
• Undertake utility investigations, assessments and coordination activities across a range of transport infrastructure projects.
• Develop and review road and utility designs using 12d Model and other relevant design software.
• Apply an understanding of utility authority requirements, standards, specifications and approval processes to support project delivery.
• Identify, assess and manage utility conflicts, relocations and service impacts during project planning and design phases.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, specifications and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with utility providers, clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure integrated design outcomes.
• Support project planning, programme management and risk identification activities.
• Contribute to Safety in Design outcomes and proactively identify project risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders while delivering high-quality technical solutions.

About You

Suitable applicants will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 2 to 5 years of experience in roads and highways engineering design
• An understanding of relevant Australian Standards, Austroads guidelines, utility authority requirements and standards and industry specifications
• Experience preparing technical documentation, reports and design deliverables (12d modelling experience highly valued)
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly
• A proactive, client-focused approach and strong attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple projects
• Experience using relevant engineering design software and business systems
• An understanding of project delivery, WHS requirements and risk management principles
• A commitment to safety in design and continuous professional development