Senior Civil Designer

Arcos Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcos Group on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Designer focused on land development and civil infrastructure projects. Join a skilled team delivering robust design solutions in a dynamic project pipeline.

You will apply Australian standards, collaborate with engineers, and manage multiple projects, contributing to high-quality construction documentation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil design and drafting experience, ideally in a consultancy
• Proficiency in 12D (including Network Editor) and AutoCAD
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver civil design and drafting documentation across land development and/or transport infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy and design efficiency
• Undertake design and documentation using 12D and AutoCAD software
• Apply relevant Australian standards, local government requirements, and Austroads guidelines in design solutions
• Manage time effectively to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design practices and project outcomes
• Assist with the development of construction documents/specifications and construction phase queries

Skills

Civil design experience

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

12D

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior/Principal Civil Designer with experience in Development and/or Civil Infrastructure projects joining the Sunshine Coast engineering team. You'll work alongside a team of talented engineers and designers, contributing to a diverse and active project pipeline. Success in this position means delivering accurate, efficient design solutions that align with project and client expectations, while fostering working relationships with internal teams, clients, and authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver civil design and drafting documentation across land development and/or transport infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy and design efficiency
• Undertake design and documentation using 12D and AutoCAD software
• Apply relevant Australian standards, local government requirements, and Austroads guidelines in design solutions
• Manage time effectively to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design practices and project outcomes
• Assist with the development of construction documents/specifications and construction phase queries

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil
• 10+ years' experience in civil design and drafting, ideally within a consultancy environment
• Proficiency in 12D (including Network Editor), AutoCAD, and civil design drawing production
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-focused environment
• Effective communication skills and a professional approach
• A proactive attitude and commitment to continuous learning

About us

Arcos is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering civil, geotechnical, and structural solutions across private, corporate, and government sectors. Operating across local and interstate markets, we're known for our practical, high-quality approach and our commitment to achieving client outcomes.