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Job Summary
AECOM is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer to join our Civil Infrastructure Team in Townsville. You’ll contribute to a diverse range of planning, design and construction projects supporting development and infrastructure across Queensland, ANZ and our global business.
Working alongside a high-performing team of engineers, designers and drafters, you’ll deliver innovative civil engineering solutions across roadworks, stormwater drainage and flooding, earthworks, pavements, and water and sewerage infrastructure. Our projects span a range of sectors, including Defence, Transport, Water Resources, Mining, Energy and Urban Development.
Beyond technical project delivery, you’ll have opportunities to develop new skills, contribute to business development initiatives and collaborate with industry-leading professionals across AECOM.
If you’re passionate about civil engineering and looking to grow your career within a global organisation, this is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience and make an impact on diverse infrastructure projects.
Contribute to the planning and design of civil infrastructure projects, including roads and transport, stormwater assets (quantity and quality), services and utilities, and earthworks.
Undertake detailed civil design, including civil arrangements, road, car park, cycleway and footpath geometric design.
Undertake stormwater pit and pipe design using 12d Drainage Network Editor, DRAINS or equivalent software, and stormwater quality assessments using MUSIC.
Assist with Public Utility Plant (PUP) conflict assessment and management.
Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs and contribute to effective design management.
Prepare clear and concise technical and non-technical reports.
Support the delivery of civil infrastructure projects to a high standard, within budget and agreed timeframes.
Contribute to commercial and contractual project management.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, project stakeholders and external clients.
Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent).
CPEng and RPEQ qualifications, or working towards these credentials or eligible to obtain them through mutual recognition or another pathway.
2+ years of relevant civil engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience in the planning and design of civil infrastructure projects.
Knowledge and application of relevant civil infrastructure design standards and guidelines, including QUDM, Queensland Main Roads MRTS, Road Drainage Manual and Standard Drawings, IECA Erosion and Sediment Control, Austroads, QUU or Water Services Association (WSA) Standards, and South-East Queensland local council design guidelines and standards.
Strong technical and non-technical report-writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly in plain English.
A positive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
- Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
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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.