Principal Civil Engineer - Aviation & Pavements (Sydney)

Alignerr Corp.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Additional annual leave

Job summary

AECOM in Sydney is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the Aviation & Pavements team, delivering civil infrastructure projects across NSW. You will guide design excellence, manage budgets and risks, and build strong client relationships for ongoing portfolio growth.

You will contribute to bid work, mentor engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver buildable, compliant solutions. Hybrid work options apply within a dynamic global practice.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience with leading design on multidisciplinary projects.
• Broad civil design experience across roads, earthworks, stormwater, drainage and utilities.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, DRAINS and AutoCAD, including reviewing designs and documentation.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, Austroads and client/local authority requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Experience managing scope, budgets, resources, risks and design quality.
• A relevant engineering qualification, ideally with CPEng or equivalent accreditation.
• Some projects may require Australian security clearance; existing clearance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary civil infrastructure projects, managing quality, budgets and risks.
• Lead and review civil designs across roads, earthworks, stormwater, drainage and utilities.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver coordinated, buildable designs.
• Maintain client relationships and identify opportunities for projects.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals and fee estimates.
• Mentor and develop engineers to strengthen the team culture.

Skills

Civil design leadership

Project leadership

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

CPEng or equivalent

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

DRAINS

Job description

AECOM in Sydney is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the Aviation & Pavements team, delivering civil infrastructure projects across NSW. You will guide design excellence, manage budgets and risks, and build strong client relationships for ongoing portfolio growth.

You will contribute to bid work, mentor engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver buildable, compliant solutions. Hybrid work options apply within a dynamic global practice.