Principal Engineer (Civil)

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours (36.25-hour week)

Annual leave + loading (4 weeks)

Professional fees reimbursement

Salary packaging

Leading Government Agency

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads in Rockhampton seeks a Principal Engineer (Civil) to lead delivery of road infrastructure programs, overseeing design, construction and maintenance across the road network. The role provides specialist engineering guidance and leadershiр to project managers while ensuring safety, quality and compliance with standards.

Required is a four-year Washington Accord accredited Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and mandatory RPEQ registration, with a Class C licence.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary civil infrastructure delivery.
• Strong project leadership and delivery accountability.
• Experience analysing risk and managing project constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of road infrastructure programs from design through to operation.
• Provide specialist engineering advice across design, construction, maintenance and operation of road networks.
• Oversee contract performance and construction practices to ensure safety and quality.
• Support stakeholder engagement and ensure compliance with standards and legislation.
• Coordinate resources and teams to achieve project outcomes within value-for-money frameworks.
• Apply engineering standards, policies and guidelines across projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) – Washington Accord

Job description

Join Transport and Main Roads as a Principal Engineer (Civil) in Rockhampton and take a lead role in the delivery of road infrastructure across the district. You'll manage maintenance and rehabilitation programs, oversee project and contract performance, and provide specialist engineering advice across design, construction, maintenance and road network operations. This permanent PO5 opportunity suits an experienced civil engineer who can confidently manage complex infrastructure delivery, strengthen project outcomes and build productive relationships with stakeholders while supporting value for money, quality and best practice.

Benefits

• 36.25 hour working week with flexible working options such as compressed hours.
• 4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Reimbursement of professional fees.
• Salary packaging available.
• Leading Government Agency.

Ready to use your civil engineering experience to influence how road infrastructure is planned, delivered and maintained?

Transport and Main Roads is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer (Civil) to join Program Delivery and Operations in Rockhampton. This permanent, flexible full-time role provides the opportunity to combine your technical engineering expertise with project leadership across road infrastructure programs that support regional Queensland.

About The Role

As Principal Engineer (Civil), you will manage operational aspects of individual road infrastructure projects and provide specialist technical expertise across design, construction, maintenance and operation of road networks.

You will provide leadership and advice to project managers, helping ensure infrastructure is delivered effectively, safely and in line with relevant standards, policies, legislation and project requirements.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Manage the development and delivery of routine and programmed maintenance and road rehabilitation programs.
• Oversee contract performance and construction practices, supporting efficient processes and best practice.
• Manage operational aspects of projects across the project management lifecycle.
• Apply relevant engineering standards, policies, guidelines and legislative requirements.
• Address quality and environmental requirements throughout project delivery.
• Provide specialist advice on planning, design options, materials, resources and construction practices.
• Coordinate resources, encourage effective teamwork and support achievement of project and organisational outcomes.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and proactively manage emerging, highrisk and sensitive matters.

What You'll Bring

You'll be an experienced civil engineer with demonstrated capability in managing and delivering road infrastructure projects across design and pre-construction phases. You'll bring strong knowledge of engineering practice and project management, sound judgement, and the ability to analyse risk, drive accountability and build productive relationships.

A four-year Washington Accord accredited Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), or an equivalent qualification accepted by Engineers Australia, is required. Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) is mandatory, along with a current Class C driver licence. Project management qualifications or certification and experience leading multidisciplinary teams on large infrastructure projects are desirable.

Why join TMR?

At Transport and Main Roads, you'll contribute to infrastructure that supports connected communities across Queensland while continuing to develop your engineering and project leadership capability. TMR supports an inclusive workplace, career development and healthy work-life balance.

Bring your technical expertise, sound judgement and project leadership to a role where your decisions will directly influence the delivery of regional road infrastructure.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/705137/26

Closing Date: Monday, 09 November 2026

Occupational group Engineering & Surveying