Principal Civil Engineer — Flexible, Impactful Infrastructure Leader

Ei Corporation Pte Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annu

Leave for volunteering and representat

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM in Sydney is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects and shape client relationships across NSW. You will oversee design, risk management, and delivery across defence, transport, energy and land development sectors.

Join a global team where autonomy to lead end-to-end projects is paired with mentoring and developing junior engineers, while contributing to the growth of AECOM’s civil engineering practice in NSW.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post‑graduate experience in civil and site infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in civil design software including DRAINS, 12D and AutoCAD; working knowledge of Austroads and local authority standards.
• Client relationship and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive client relationships at a senior level.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Australian civil engineering and infrastructure standards; experience on Defence projects is highly regarded but not essential.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) designation or equivalent international accreditation.
• Commercial acumen and judgement with the ability to deliver results within scope, quality and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil infrastructure projects across defence, transport, energy and land development, taking responsibility for technical quality, design management, budget and programme.
• Complete and lead primary design elements across stormwater and drainage, bulk earthworks, roads and pavements, water and wastewater infrastructure, and utilities coordination.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across a range of sectors — from defence and government through to transport agencies, energy developers and land developers — acting as a trusted advisor from early engagement through delivery.
• Support project delivery excellence across technical verification, design governance, risk management, working within project commercial requirements.
• Coordinate across disciplines and stakeholders to resolve interfaces, manage project risks and apply a strong quality focus to documentation, checking and design verification.
• Lead and support business development activities including opportunity identification, capture planning, fee estimation and proposal preparation; mentor and develop junior civil engineers within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CPEng designation or international equivalent

Civil/structural engineering degree

Tools

DRAINS

12D

AutoCAD

Job description

AECOM in Sydney is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects and shape client relationships across NSW. You will oversee design, risk management, and delivery across defence, transport, energy and land development sectors.

Join a global team where autonomy to lead end-to-end projects is paired with mentoring and developing junior engineers, while contributing to the growth of AECOM’s civil engineering practice in NSW.