Roads & Highways Engineer (Utilities) — Transport Design

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

SMEC in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an Engineer – Roads & Highways (Utilities) to contribute to planning, design, and delivery of major transport infrastructure projects. The role focuses on utility coordination, service investigations, and integrated corridor design outcomes for NSW roads.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of experience in roads/highways design, familiarity with Australian standards, and proficiency with 12d modelling.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
2–5 years of experience in roads and highways design.
Understanding of Australian Standards, Austroads guidelines, and utility standards.
Experience preparing technical documentation and design deliverables.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive, client-focused approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality roads/highways design in line with Australian Standards and SMEC quality systems.
Undertake utility investigations and coordination across transport projects.
Develop and review road/utility designs using 12d Modelling and other software.
Understand utility authority requirements and approval processes.
Identify and manage utility conflicts, relocations, and impacts during planning and design.
Prepare technical reports, specifications, and deliverables.
Coordinate with clients, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams for integrated design outcomes.
Support project planning, scheduling, and risk identification.
Contribute to Safety in Design and ongoing professional development.