Senior Civil Technician

AECOM is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Civil Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring 10 plus years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on mining and industrial projects. This role involves the design and delivery of high-quality civil infrastructure solutions, including haul roads, pavement design, general civil earthworks, drainage systems, and culvert design.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

• Act as technical lead for civil design packages, setting design direction, technical standards, and quality benchmarks
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and designers, providing coaching and technical reviews to ensure deliverable excellence
• Integrate life-cycle cost, constructability, and sustainability considerations into every solution
• Develop performance-based pavement designs for high-stress industrial applications, applying mechanistic-empirical methods and innovative materials
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budgets, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs
• Engage confidently with clients, regulatory authorities, contractors, and community stakeholders—leading workshops, presentations, and technical negotiations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; Master’s degree or chartered status (CPEng / RPEQ / PE) strongly preferred
• 10 + years of civil engineering experience with a demonstrable track record in mining and heavy industrial infrastructure
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (or equivalent), 12d, and BIM collaboration platforms
• Skilled in hydrologic/hydraulic modelling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS) and earthworks optimisation tools
• In-depth knowledge of relevant Australian Design Standards (or international equivalents) and industry best practices
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering large-scale projects from concept through construction.

Why join us

• Work across large scale underground and heavy industry projects with Tier 1 clients
• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

• 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, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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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.