Senior Engineer, Roads
At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
What you’ll do
We are seeking a motivated Senior Civil Designer to support the design and delivery of transport infrastructure projects.
This role will contribute to the development of multidisciplinary road projects, from tender all the way to detail design.
You will work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams, supporting development of infrastructure options that respond to client, community and network needs.
Create and manage 3D civil models, including corridors, terrain models, alignments, profiles and templates.
Develop road geometry, including horizontal and vertical alignments, intersections widening and earthworks
Prepare civil design plans, profiles, cross-sections and construction documentation.
Work closely with engineers, project managers to deliver practical, coordinated and construction-ready civil designs.
Support project delivery in line with quality, budget and schedule requirements.
Produce and manage quantity take-offs and schedules from the 3D model.
Prepare technical reports, design documentation and client presentations.
Must be able to work autonomously with minimal support from engineers and other designers.
What you’ll bring
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
Minimum eight years’ experience in
Knowledge of Australian Standards and industry design practices.
Demonstrated experience in major roads projects
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design activities.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Ability to review, verify and approve design outputs and models.
A proactive mindset focused on quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
Experience working on Australian states or local government transport projects.
Key software requirements
Essential - ProjectWise (negotiable, must understand document management systems), MicroStation (negotiable), Open Roads (non-negotiable)
Desirable(negotiable) - Civil 3d, Autodesk Forma, 12d, Navisworks
How we support your growth
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
About us
We’ve re-imagined engineering.
Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it!
For a start, our clients’ ideas drive what we do. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world’s most complex challenges. And through a range of unique creative processes and skills, we work to re-imagine, shape and design a better future.
We listen deeply and intently, which helps us see opportunities, possibilities and potential that others can’t. Think engineering. Think again.
Want to know more?
You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Aurecon by visiting the careers section of our website.
If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. Apply now!