Senior Civil Designer

ADG Engineers

Sunshine Coast Regional

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible work environment

Birthday Leave after 12 months of full

Paid Parental Leave

Five weeks of annual leave after 5 yrs

Health & Wellness program

Job summary

ADG Engineers is seeking a Senior Civil Designer based in the Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore) to contribute to large civil, structural and construction services projects across Australia. You will design and document earthworks, drainage, roads and sewer/water schemes using 12D, AutoCAD, PCDrain and PCSewer, while coordinating with project teams.

You will monitor scope, quality, costs and schedules to ensure successful outcomes and align with client expectations, with opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

2+ years in civil detailed design and documentation (earthworks, drainage, road works, sewer/water) using 12D, AutoCAD, PCDrain and PCSewer.
Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Ability to apply design principles to interpret information and meet local authorities' drafting requirements.
Knowledge of Australian Standards and Codes relevant to civil design.
Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and construction documentation.
Experience with AutoCAD, 12D, and Civil 3D for detailed design.
Ability to scope work, allocate time, and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

Undertake civil detailed design and documentation in line with relevant standards.
Produce high‑quality detailed designs and documentation in 12D and AutoCAD that meet ADG standards.
Monitor scope, quality, costs and schedules to support profitable projects.
Track project progress on quality, costs and schedules to meet client expectations.
Foster collaboration between disciplines and teams for consistent design and documentation.
Maintain understanding of construction methodologies to inform design.
Assist in developing fee proposals and tender submissions.

Skills

Earthworks design

Drainage design

Road works

Sewer/water design

12D

AutoCAD

PCDrain

PCSewer

Engineering analysis

Education

Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

12D

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Shape the Infrastructure That Keeps Australia Moving

Join a high‑performing engineering team delivering complex civil, structural and construction services projects across Australia. Now part of AtkinsRéalis, ADG offers the pace and innovation of a local team, backed by global capability, digital tools and broader career pathways.

Our Civil team works on some of Australia’s largest and most dynamic projects, shaping the built environment, transport networks, precincts and essential infrastructure. You will influence outcomes from early planning through to delivery, working on complex projects where decisions have lasting impact. With a solid pipeline of secured work, the team is positioned for sustained delivery across some of Australia’s most significant projects.

Supported by AtkinsRéalis’ global systems, tools and specialist teams, you can focus on complex civil engineering, innovation and delivery. If you want challenging work with visible, real‑world outcomes, this team delivers.

Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore)

Based in Maroochydore, our Sunshine Coast office is deeply connected to councils and clients across South East Queensland. The team works on projects spanning transport, tourism, residential and commercial towers, supporting rapid regional growth. You will benefit from strong local relationships, hands‑on project involvement and the lifestyle advantages of a coastal location.

About the Role:

Based at our Sunshine Coast office, we are seeking a Senior Civil Designer to join our growing and dynamic team. In this role, you will:

Be responsible for undertaking civil detailed design and documentation in accordance with relevant design standards.
Produce high-quality detailed designs and documentation in software such as 12D and AutoCAD that meet ADG standards.
Ensure project success by monitoring scope, quality, costs, and schedules, leading to profitable project outcomes.
Track project progress, including quality, costs, and schedules, to consistently meet or exceed client expectations.
Foster collaboration between disciplines and project team members, both internal and external, to ensure consistent and coordinated design and documentation.
Maintain an understanding of construction methodology to inform design.
Assist in the development of fee proposals and tender submissions.

Qualifications and Skills:

To be successful in your application, you should have:

2+ years of demonstrated experience in the design and documentation of earthworks, drainage, road works, and sewer/water using software like 12D, AutoCAD, PCDrain, and PCSewer.
An Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent or currently enrolled to complete.
The ability to use theoretical knowledge of design and principles to analyse and interpret information.
Good knowledge of drafting requirements for local authorities and government departments.
Good knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and Codes.
Experienced in the production of detailed engineering design and drawings commensurate with the level of duties.
Experience in computer-aided design software including AutoCAD, 12D, and Civil 3D.
Experience in preparing detailed engineering drawings and construction documentation commensurate with the level of duties.
The ability to scope project work, set time allocations, and manage multiple projects concurrently.

What's in it for you:

ADG values your professional development and offers exposure to all facets of design and project delivery to expand your skillset. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and working together to develop our talent. In return for your dedication to this role, you will be rewarded with: