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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 transparent 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.

Qualifications

- 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.

Additional information

- 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

📌 Civil Engineer (Townsville)
🏢 Aecom
📍 Townsville