Senior Pavment Engineer

AECOM; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Extra annual leave

Volunteer leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM in Sydney seeks a Senior Pavements Engineer with 10+ years of pavement experience to lead design and rehabilitation across aviation, ports and roads. You will own pavement design decisions, review technical work and help grow the next generation of pavement engineers.

You will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring designs meet standards while advancing practical, durable solutions. This role offers hybrid work options in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or related discipline with pavement focus.
• Demonstrated experience in pavement investigation, assessment, design and rehabilitation.
• Strong understanding of pavement materials, performance and relevant design standards.
• Experience preparing technical deliverables and coordinating inputs from multiple disciplines.
• Ability to manage work packages, communicate recommendations and mentor juniors.
• Chartered status, or progress towards it, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead pavement investigations, design and rehabilitation from concept to construction support.
• Develop practical pavement solutions considering loading, materials, construction methods and long-term performance.
• Interpret testing data (FWD, HWD, GPR, LWD, profile, friction) into design recommendations.
• Prepare and review pavement design reports, specifications and drawings to meet standards.
• Coordinate design with other disciplines and advise clients on options and risks.
• Mentor junior engineers through design reviews and guidance.

Skills

Pavement design

Pavement rehabilitation

Pavement investigations

Mentoring engineers

Multidisciplinary coordination

Chartered status desirable

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Tools

FWD

GPR

LWD

HWD

Job description

Company Description

Come grow with us.

AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey.

Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways.

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We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description

AECOM is looking for a Senior Pavements Engineer with 10+ years of relevant experience to join our Sydney team. You'll lead the technical delivery of pavement design and rehabilitation projects across aviation, ports and road transport, working on assets such as airport runways, port hardstands and major roads.

You’ll work directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, taking ownership of pavement design decisions, reviewing technical work and helping develop the next generation of pavement engineers.

How you'll make a difference

• Lead pavement investigations, design and rehabilitation work from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
• Develop practical pavement solutions that account for loading, materials, construction methods and long term performance.
• Interpret pavement investigation and testing data, including FWD, HWD, GPR, LWD, profile and surface friction results, and translate findings into clear design and rehabilitation recommendations.
• Prepare and review pavement design reports, specifications and drawings, checking that designs meet relevant standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate pavement design with other disciplines and advise clients on design options, technical risks and constructability.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development through design reviews and practical technical guidance.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role.

The qualities that help you thrive

• Degree in civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in pavement investigation, assessment, design and rehabilitation.
• Strong understanding of pavement materials, performance and relevant design standards and road authority requirements.
• Experience preparing technical deliverables and coordinating multidisciplinary inputs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage work packages, communicate technical recommendations and mentor junior engineers.
• Chartered professional status, or progress towards it, is desirable.

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

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.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.