Principal Civil Designer – Lead Highway & Infra Design

Queensland Government; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Job summary

Join AECOM as a Principal Civil Designer in Queensland, leading civil design for highways and transport infrastructure. You will own projects from concept to completion, mentor the design team, and coordinate with clients and subconsultants.

The role offers hybrid work and potential base locations across Queensland, including Toowoomba, Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg and Rockhampton. AECOM supports flexible work arrangements and strong professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of civil design experience across urban and rural roads, traffic and/or hydraulics.
• Advanced AutoCAD, 12d and/or Civil 3D skills and familiarity with Austroads standards.

Responsibilities

• Design leadership for civil infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
• Prepare civil designs and detailed documentation; mentor junior staff.
• Coordinate subconsultants and manage client expectations and budgets.

Skills

AutoCAD

12d

Civil design

Education

Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join AECOM as a Principal Civil Designer in Queensland, leading civil design for highways and transport infrastructure. You will own projects from concept to completion, mentor the design team, and coordinate with clients and subconsultants.

The role offers hybrid work and potential base locations across Queensland, including Toowoomba, Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg and Rockhampton. AECOM supports flexible work arrangements and strong professional growth.