Technical Civil Associate - Digital Design

ADG Engineers; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible work environment

Dedicated National Technical Training

Active social calendar

Birthday Leave after 12 months

Paid Parental Leave scheme

Five weeks annual leave after 5 years

Health & Wellness program

Job summary

ADG Engineers is seeking an ambitious Technical Civil Associate - Digital Design to assist in growing our Civil Engineering division in Brisbane. The role will plan, manage and deliver complex projects using model-based design and data-driven workflows.

Join a collaborative team delivering infrastructure across transport, water and the built environment, supported by AtkinsRéalis’ global systems, tools and specialist teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of demonstrated design experience.
• Ability to solve complex problems and critically assess designs.
• Experience in production of detailed engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of construction methods and their impact on design.
• Understanding of design and commercial risk, with contract management experience.
• Experience working with project managers and architects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Business development capability.
• Strong capability in 12D, Civil 3D and BIM environments, with experience in coordinated digital delivery.
• Understanding of digital models as data sources to support design and project outcomes.
• Experience or interest in automation, computational design, or workflow optimisation.
• Willingness to adopt emerging tools, including AI, where they improve efficiency and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Identifying technical innovation opportunities and team capability gaps, developing and delivering individual and team training plans.
• Assist in developing and delivering a broad suite of training opportunities aligned with professional development pathways.
• Assist the CDO to identify and implement improvements in Computational Design, interoperability, and optimisation.
• Support the Discipline Principal Engineer in monitoring emerging software trends - including automation and AI-enabled tools relevant to civil design.
• Apply advanced design and documentation principles to deliver effective, coordinated solutions using model-based design approaches.
• Improve efficiency and implementation of tools including 12D, Civil 3D, BIM and visualisation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline or automate design and documentation workflows.
• Support the uplift of digital capability within the Civil team through mentoring and practical application of tools and workflows.

Job description

• Industry Leading Paid Parental Leave scheme


• Five weeks annual leave after 5 years of service

• Competitive salary package


• Industry Leading Paid Parental Leave scheme


• Five weeks annual leave after 5 years of service

Build your future with ADG

ADG is a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex work across civil and infrastructure, structures and construction services. You will join collaborative teams that take on projects shaping transport, defence, power and renewables, water and the built environment across Australia.

As part of AtkinsRéalis, ADG combines local delivery strength with global expertise, proven methodologies and advanced digital capability. That means better support, stronger technical pathways and more varied opportunities, without losing the close‑knit feel that makes ADG a great place to do your best work.

Shape the Infrastructure That Keeps Australia Moving

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.

You will also contribute to advancing how digital engineering and data are applied to improve project outcomes and delivery efficiency.

About The Role

We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Technical Civil Associate - Digital Design to assist in the growth and development of our Civil Engineering division in Brisbane. This key engineering role will be responsible for planning, managing and successfully delivering engineering projects of a complex nature.

Alongside delivery, you will contribute to improving digital workflows and adopting model-based and data-driven approaches within the Civil discipline.

Responsibilities

• Identifying technical innovation opportunities and team capability gaps, developing and delivering individual and team training plans


• Assist in developing and delivering a broad suite of training opportunities aligned with professional development pathways


• Assist the CDO to identify and implement improvements in Computational Design, interoperability, and optimisation - focused on improving design efficiency and project delivery


• Support the Discipline Principal Engineer in monitoring emerging software trends - including automation and AI-enabled tools relevant to civil design


• Apply advanced design and documentation principles to deliver effective, coordinated solutions using model-based design approaches


• Improve efficiency and implementation of tools including 12D, Civil 3D, BIM and visualisation - including leveraging models as a source of project data


• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline or automate design and documentation workflows


• Support the uplift of digital capability within the Civil team through mentoring and practical application of tools and workflows

We are looking for someone with...

• 15+ years of demonstrated design experience


• Ability to solve complex problems and critically assess designs


• Experience in production of detailed engineering drawings


• Knowledge of construction methods and their impact on design


• Understanding of design and commercial risk, with contract management experience


• Experience working with project managers and architects


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• Business development capability


• Strong capability in 12D, Civil 3D and BIM environments, with experience in coordinated digital delivery


• Understanding of digital models as data sources to support design and project outcomes


• Experience or interest in automation, computational design, or workflow optimisation


• Willingness to adopt emerging tools, including AI, where they improve efficiency and outcomes

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 developing our talent. In return, you will be rewarded with:

• Competitive salary package


• Flexible work environment


• Dedicated National Technical Training Program


• Active social calendar


• Birthday Leave after 12 months


• Paid Parental Leave scheme


• Five weeks of annual leave after 5 years


• Health & Wellness program