Buderim, Sunshine Coast | Full Time | 40-hour week + paid overtime
Senior Civil Engineer (RPEQ)
Lead projects. Make decisions. See your work built.
Northlane Consulting Engineers is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to take ownership of diverse civil infrastructure projects across Queensland, from design through to construction.
This is a hands-on senior role where you'll make technical decisions, work directly with clients and contractors, mentor junior engineers and see your projects delivered in the field.
RPEQ is highly regarded but not essential. We support experienced engineers working towards registration.
Buderim, Sunshine Coast | Full Time | 40-hour week + paid overtime
Why Join Northlane?
- Own projects from concept through to construction
- Make real technical decisions with genuine autonomy
- Work directly with clients and contractors
- Deliver diverse civil infrastructure across Queensland
- 40-hour week with every hour of overtime paid
- Flexible and supportive approach to work-life balance
- Mentor junior engineers and help shape the next generation
The Role
You'll lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, taking responsibility for technical outcomes, project delivery and client relationships.
Your role will include:
- Leading civil design and project delivery from concept to construction
- Providing technical leadership, design certification and peer review
- Managing project scope, budgets,
programs and resources
- Preparing and administering contract documentation, including AS 2124, AS 4000 and Minor Works
- Undertaking site inspections and providing construction-phase support
- Working directly with clients, contractors and stakeholders
- Mentoring graduate and developing engineers
- Ensuring designs and projects comply with relevant Australian Standards, Austroads, TMR MRTS, QUDM and local government requirements
About You
You'll be a confident engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and seeing projects through to completion.
You'll have:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) – Washington Accord accredited
- 5-7 years' experience in civil infrastructure design and delivery
- Experience across roads, drainage, earthworks and/or slope remediation
- Strong knowledge of Austroads, TMR MRTS, QUDM and relevant Australian Standards
- Experience managing projects, clients and contractors
- Robust communication and problem-solving skills
- Current Australian driver's licence
- RPEQ, or eligibility and willingness to work towards RPEQ
- Some travel to remote project sites may be required.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration package
- Paid overtime
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid day off for your Birthday
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Progression to RPEQ certification
- Sign on Bonus