Experienced Engineer - Roads & Highways

SMEC; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking an Experienced Engineer – Roads & Highways to contribute to transport infrastructure across Western Australia, including Perth. You will work with industry-leading specialists on planning, design and delivery, applying engineering standards and project management principles within a supportive, flexible environment.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 1–6 years in roads/highways design, with strong communication and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 1-6 years of experience in roads and highways design
• Sound understanding of relevant Australian Standards and specifications
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and business systems
• Awareness of project management, WHS management and CRM principles
• An emerging capability in safety in design and risk identification

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality analysis and design outcomes aligned with technical standards and client requirements
• Independently undertake key technical tasks across multiple projects
• Apply project management principles to support on‑time, on‑budget delivery
• Prepare technical reports and proposals for small to medium projects
• Monitor scope and project risks while effectively utilising business systems
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, both internally and externally
• Collaborate effectively within a diverse, multi‑disciplinary team environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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

Looking to build your career while delivering critical transport infrastructure across Western Australia?

As an Experienced Engineer – Roads & Highways, you’ll work on a broad range of roads, highways and transport projects, supporting the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure that connects communities across Perth and the wider WA region.

Working alongside industry-leading specialists, you’ll contribute to technical design activities and project delivery while developing your project management capabilities in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver high‑quality analysis and design outcomes aligned with technical standards and client requirements
• Independently undertake key technical tasks across multiple projects
• Apply project management principles to support on‑time, on‑budget delivery
• Prepare technical reports and proposals for small to medium projects
• Monitor scope and project risks while effectively utilising business systems
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, both internally and externally
• Collaborate effectively within a diverse, multi‑disciplinary team environment

About You

Suitable applicants will be/have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 1-6 years of experience in roads and highways design
• Sound understanding of relevant Australian Standards and specifications
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information effectively
• A proactive, client‑focused approach
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence working independently while contributing positively to team success
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and business systems
• Awareness of project management, WHS management and CRM principles
• An emerging capability in safety in design and risk identification