Senior Engineer, Civil

Colliers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Sydney is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the Aviation & Pavements team, delivering civil infrastructure across NSW and growing our broader civil practice.

You will manage technical quality, budgets, programmes and risks while shaping multi-disciplinary designs and client relationships. 10+ years of Civil Engineering experience and proficiency in Civil 3D, DRAINS, AutoCAD are required, with ideally CPEng or equivalent. Hybrid work options apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience.
• Broad civil design experience across roads, earthworks, stormwater, drainage and utilities.
• Proficient in Civil 3D, DRAINS and AutoCAD, and reviewing designs and documentation.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, Austroads and client/local authority requirements.
• Strong communication and ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, programmes, resources and risks; sound commercial judgement.
• Engineering qualification, ideally with CPEng or equivalent accreditation.
• Some projects require Australian security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary civil infrastructure projects, managing technical quality, budgets, programmes and project risks.
• Lead and review civil designs across roads, earthworks, stormwater, drainage, utilities and related infrastructure.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver coordinated, buildable designs.
• Build and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities to support projects.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals, fee estimates and client presentations.
• Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Civil design

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

DRAINS

Austroads knowledge

Australian Standards

Client relationships

Project management

CPEng (or equivalent)

Security clearance

Education

Engineering qualification

CPEng (or equivalent)

Tools

Civil 3D

DRAINS

AutoCAD

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer – Aviation & Pavements (Sydney)

Join AECOM as a Principal Civil Engineer in the Aviation & Pavements team in Sydney, delivering civil infrastructure projects across NSW and contributing to the growth of our broader civil engineering practice.

How you’ll make a difference

• Lead multidisciplinary civil infrastructure projects, managing technical quality, budgets, programmes and project risks.
• Lead and review civil designs across roads, earthworks, stormwater, drainage, utilities and associated infrastructure.
• Work closely with other disciplines to deliver coordinated, practical and buildable designs.
• Build and maintain client relationships, understanding their needs and identifying opportunities to support their projects.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals, fee estimates and client presentations.
• Mentor and develop engineers, supporting a collaborative team culture.

What you’ll bring

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience, including leading design on multidisciplinary projects.
• Broad civil design experience across roads, earthworks, stormwater, drainage and utilities.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, DRAINS and AutoCAD, including reviewing designs and documentation.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, Austroads and relevant client and local authority requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, programmes, resources, risks and design quality.
• Sound commercial judgement and a practical approach to project delivery.
• A relevant engineering qualification, ideally supported by CPEng or equivalent accreditation.
• Some projects in our portfolio require an Australian security clearance.

Additional Information – Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job‑sharing and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Volunteer and representation leave.
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $102,108.42 – $127,635.53 plus 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance plus superannuation.

Location and Working Hours

Hybrid work options. Full‑time, Permanent.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Application Close Date

Applications close: Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 11:30pm.