Senior Highways Engineer — Hybrid, Flexible Hours & Extra Leave

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Additional leave

Volunteer leave

Flex holidays

Job summary

AECOM in Australia is seeking an experienced Highways Engineer to contribute to major highway, arterial road, intersection and interchange projects across Western Australia. You will apply your technical expertise, collaborate with specialists across disciplines and develop practical design solutions to meet client and project requirements.

This role suits a civil engineer with MRWA project experience and a strong understanding of local design standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• At least five years’ experience in road and highway engineering, including demonstrated MRWA project experience in Western Australia.
• Strong knowledge of MRWA Engineering Road Note series, Design and Project Management Guidelines, Austroads Guides and relevant Australian Standards.
• Experience in geometric design for highways, arterial roads and intersections.
• Proven ability to coordinate design interfaces and work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication skills and a practical approach to solving engineering problems.
• Eligibility for Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or progress towards chartership.
• Current Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Undertake geometric design of highways, arterial roads, intersections and interchanges, developing road alignments, cross-sections and earthworks.
• Prepare concept, preliminary and detailed designs in accordance with MRWA requirements, Austroads guidelines and relevant Australian Standards.
• Produce design reports, drawings, specifications and construction packages, coordinating drainage interfaces and pavement considerations.
• Participate in road safety assessments, technical reviews and design quality checks.
• Manage allocated tasks to meet quality, budget and programme objectives, working alongside civil, structural, drainage, traffic and environmental specialists.
• Build relationships with MRWA, local government and other transportation clients, contributing to meetings, workshops and technical discussions.
• Support project planning, client reporting, proposals and fee estimates.
• Provide construction support, including responding to contractor queries and RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and attending site inspections as required.

Skills

Geometric design

MRWA experience

Communication skills

Chartered status eligibility

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

AECOM in Australia is seeking an experienced Highways Engineer to contribute to major highway, arterial road, intersection and interchange projects across Western Australia. You will apply your technical expertise, collaborate with specialists across disciplines and develop practical design solutions to meet client and project requirements.

This role suits a civil engineer with MRWA project experience and a strong understanding of local design standards.