Principal Civil Engineer Utilities

Having worked over 20 years in both consultancies and council my experience working at AECOM has been refreshing and motivating Dominique Keirens Technical Director Water

Come grow with us.

Balancing the worlds need for safe reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems.

We work with clients across the entire project life cycle from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build public-private partnerships and financing).

With a robust design and construction division AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible.

How youll make a difference

• Lead the planning coordination and management of utilities across major infrastructure projects taking responsibility for technical quality design management budget and programme from concept development through to delivery and construction support.
• Manage utility investigations utility impact assessments and authority approval processes ensuring compliance with asset owner requirements clearance standards and project objectives.
• Act as the key interface between project teams utility authorities surveyors specialist designers and contractors to coordinate utility outcomes and resolve complex project constraints.
• Provide strategic advice to clients and project teams on utility risks programme impacts authority approval pathways construction staging and mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.
• Drive multidisciplinary design coordination and digital engineering outcomes to support clash-free constructible and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships while contributing to business development activities proposal preparation and the mentoring of junior engineers.
• For the right candidate take on a Team Lead role helping shape the teams strategy grow its capability and pipeline and support work-winning activities.

Qualifications :

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive

• 10 years of post-graduate experience in civil and site infrastructure design with demonstrated capability in technical execution and Design Management across multi-disciplinary projects.
• Proficiency in civil design software including 12D and AutoCAD; a strong knowledge of utility authority standards and requirements and the ability to interpret and apply local authority and client-specific standards.
• Client relationship and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive client relationships at a senior level.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Australian civil engineering and infrastructure standards.
• Ideally a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) designation or equivalent international accreditation supported by a relevant engineering or similar tertiary qualification.
• Commercial acumen and judgement with the ability to deliver results ensuring scope and quality outcomes with tight timeframes and client budgets.

For those interested in a Team Lead opportunity demonstrated experience in strategic planning growing and developing teams and winning work or building strong client relationships.

Additional Information :

Why youll 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

Ready to push the limits of whats 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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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 youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll 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 persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1