Principal Civil Designer & Engineer

Harrison Infrastructure Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Overtime

Flexible hours

TOIL

Work vehicles

Mentoring

Training opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Harrison Infrastructure Group is seeking a civil design professional to deliver comprehensive road and infrastructure designs for key projects. You will oversee project lifecycles, coordinate subconsultants, and guide technical teams without direct management burdens.

You will scope and estimate civil design work, produce detailed documentation, manage budgets and forecasts, and nurture strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering or higher.
• Proven civil design background in urban and rural roads.
• Deep knowledge of Austroads and TMR standards.

Responsibilities

• Scope and estimate civil engineering design projects.
• Produce detailed road, traffic, and civil infrastructure documentation.
• Direct design staff on task priorities and deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and subconsultants.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Civil design

Road design

Project coordination

Education

Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering or higher

Tools

12d

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Austroads standards

TMR standards

Job description

Deliver civil, road, and infrastructure design solutions for key QLD projects. Manage project lifecycles, coordinate subconsultants, track budgets, and guide technical team members without direct management burden.

What You’ll Deliver

• Scope and estimate civil engineering design projects
• Produce detailed road, traffic, and civil infrastructure documentation
• Direct design staff on task priorities and deliverables
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and subconsultants
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

What You’ll Bring to the Drawing Board

• Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering or higher
• Proven civil design background in urban and rural roads
• Proficiency in 12d, Civil 3D, or AutoCAD
• Deep knowledge of Austroads and TMR standards

Why Join HIG?

In return for your expertise and commitment, you’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary, negotiable to reflect your skills and experience, PLUS super, along with a range of benefits designed to support your work and lifestyle:

• Paid Overtime, a rare offering among engineering consultancies
• Flexible Start and Finish times PLUS Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
• Access to Work Vehicles for site inspections
• Strong Mentoring and Buddy Support
• Internal and External training and standards-focused working groups
• Career Development and Progression Opportunities

The Firm Behind the Designs

Harrison Infrastructure Group is a 90+ person multidisciplinary QLD consultancy with offices in Toowoomba, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, and Roma. IPWEAQ Employer of the Year nominee, renowned for civil, traffic, and hydraulic design excellence for TMR and local councils.

Your Next Project Starts Here

If this sounds like your next move, HIG would love to hear from you.

Harrison Infrastructure Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.