Principal Civil Engineer: Infrastructure Delivery & Client Lead

FINXL; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer based in Sydney to lead multi-disciplinary civil infrastructure projects across defence, transport, rail, energy and land development. You will drive design, client engagement and project delivery with autonomy and a focus on quality outcomes.

You will mentor teams, shape the technical direction of NSW civil engineering practice, and contribute to winning work while managing stakeholders across government and industry sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-graduate experience in civil and site infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in civil design software including DRAINS, 12D and AutoCAD.
• Strong client relationships and interpersonal skills at senior level.
• Knowledge of Australian civil engineering and infrastructure standards.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) designation or equivalent accreditation preferred.
• Commercial acumen to deliver results within scope and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil infrastructure projects across defence, transport, energy and land development.
• 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 sectors—defence, government, transport agencies, energy developers and land developers.
• Support project delivery excellence including risk management, design governance and budget discipline.
• Coordinate across disciplines to resolve interfaces and ensure quality documentation and design verification.
• Lead and support business development activities and mentor junior civil engineers.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationships

Civil infrastructure design

Regulatory standards

Communication

Education

Chartered Engineer (CPEng)

Engineering degree

Tools

DRAINS

12D

AutoCAD

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer based in Sydney to lead multi-disciplinary civil infrastructure projects across defence, transport, rail, energy and land development. You will drive design, client engagement and project delivery with autonomy and a focus on quality outcomes.

You will mentor teams, shape the technical direction of NSW civil engineering practice, and contribute to winning work while managing stakeholders across government and industry sectors.