Junior Civil Engineer – Field Projects & Mentorship

Fulton Hogan Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible global organisation

Professional development opportunities

Global collaboration with experts

Mentorship

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the Roads/Civil discipline for Melbourne Transport. You will deliver major road and transport infrastructure projects across Victoria, coordinating with project managers, design managers, and technical specialists to ensure successful outcomes.

Role focuses on planning through construction, with opportunities to grow your technical and leadership capabilities within a collaborative, global engineering team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Victoria (RPEV) preferred.
• 7–10 years' experience delivering roads/transport/civil projects.
• Experience on Victorian transport/road infrastructure projects.
• Strong project delivery and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative mindset and growth mindset in transport infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver road and civil infrastructure projects across Victoria.
• Support planning, design and delivery from concept through construction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project outcomes.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Drive practical and innovative engineering solutions.
• Support project delivery, commercial performance and quality outcomes.
• Contribute to client relationships and proposal opportunities.
• Develop technical, project management or design management capabilities.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads

Job description

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you'll do

As a Senior Civil Engineer in our Melbourne Transport team, you’ll act as the Roads/Civil Discipline Lead on projects, contributing to the delivery of major road and transport infrastructure projects across Victoria while working alongside experienced project managers, design managers and technical specialists.

This role will focus on delivering road and civil infrastructure projects across the Victorian market, supporting clients through the planning, design and delivery phases of transport infrastructure programs.

Projects may include major road upgrades, arterial roads, freight and logistics infrastructure, airport-related infrastructure, car park upgrades, station precinct improvements and other transport infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the delivery of road and civil infrastructure projects across Victoria.
• Support the planning, design and delivery of transport infrastructure projects from concept through to construction.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project outcomes.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and key project stakeholders.
• Drive the development of practical and innovative engineering solutions.
• Support project delivery, commercial performance and quality outcomes.
• Contribute to client relationship development and proposal opportunities where appropriate.
• Continue building your technical, project management or design management capability as your career develops.

What you'll bring

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Victoria (RPEV).
• Approximately 7-10 years' experience delivering roads, transport or civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on Victorian transport and road infrastructure projects.
• Strong project delivery experience and the ability to contribute immediately within a project environment.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative mindset and desire to continue growing your career within transport infrastructure.

Highly regarded but not essential:

• Road design experience using OpenRoads or similar software.
• Experience supporting bids, proposals or client relationship activities.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex transport infrastructure projects while developing your career in a supportive team environment.

Whether your interests lie in technical excellence, project delivery, design management or broader infrastructure leadership, we'll support you to explore the pathway that best aligns with your strengths and ambitions.

Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact while working on projects that help shape communities across Victoria.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

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