Principal Civil Engineer

Orion Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Orion Group, a growing multi-disciplinary land development company, is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join our Brisbane team. The role focuses on leading design delivery across urban land development projects from our central CBD office, coordinating drafting activities and ensuring high-quality outcomes for clients and authorities.

You will apply advanced proficiency in 12D/Civil 3D, DRAINS, MUSIC and AutoCAD, manage budgets and engage with stakeholders to drive business development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with RPEQ accreditation or working towards
• 8+ years’ experience in civil engineering design within urban land development projects
• Advanced proficiency in 12D/Civil 3D, DRAINS, MUSIC and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and LGA road and drainage design principles
• Ability to lead and coordinate design/drafting activities and manage budgets

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and resourcing of the design team to meet milestones
• Oversee design operations and ensure delivery to Orion standards
• Lead project design delivery and drafting activities with advanced software proficiency
• Manage project budgets, invoicing and fee proposals including variations
• Provide leadership in stakeholder engagement and business development
• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement within IMS and QMS

Skills

Civil design

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

12D/Civil 3D

DRAINS

MUSIC

AutoCAD

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineerto join our Brisbane team. This fantastic role will suit someone looking to work on various projects in a friendly and supportive team with a growing market leader. This role is located in our Brisbane office, which is centrally located in the heart of the city’s CBD.

Who we are:

Orion Group is a dynamic multi-disciplinary land development company that has become known for providing exceptional value to our clients. We are rapidly growing business with five offices across QLD and NSW. We are a diverse team of project managers, engineers, surveyors, and planners and have recently surpassed the 150-employee milestone.

We use our deep understanding of development to drive innovative solutions for complex projects. We continue to grow as a direct result of our expertise, innovative attitude, quality of service and, solid business practices and a culture to expand horizons. We are market leaders in our industry because of our vision and commitment to integrity, quality, and reliability.

Our vision is to be Australia’s leading source of professional services advice in our sector. We will change what it means to be a professional in our industry and we hope you will join us and play a part in achieving our goal.

Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the Engineering Manager, lead the coordination and resourcing of the design team to ensure project and client milestones are achieved.
• Oversee design operations to maintain high responsiveness to clients, project managers and authorities, ensuring delivery to Orion standards.
• Lead project design delivery, coordinating drafting activities and applying advanced proficiency in 12D/Civil 3D, DRAINS, MUSIC and AutoCAD.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing and fee proposals (including variations), ensuring commercial performance and technical excellence.
• Provide leadership in stakeholder engagement and business development, strengthening client relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement by ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System and Integrated Management System (IMS), while advancing engineering standards, best practices and innovative methodologies.

Skills and Expertise:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with RPEQ accreditation (or actively working towards registration).
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in civil engineering design within urban land development projects.
• Advanced proficiency in 12D/Civil 3D, DRAINS, MUSIC and AutoCAD, with strong technical capability in hydrological and hydraulic design.
• Demonstrated expertise in Australian Standards and LGA road and drainage design principles, with the ability to independently prepare road, lot and drainage strategies.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate design and drafting activities, providing technical oversight and maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Strong leadership, communication and time management skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively to meet project deadlines and budget requirements.

Employee Benefits:

We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where our people can thrive. Employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including:

• Professional development and mentoring to support your career growth.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Community engagement days and cultural celebration activities.
• Innovative technology and industry-leading tools.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Regular team building initiatives, social events and sporting activities.
• Paid parental leave

Orion Group highly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.