ACOR is a national, employee-owned engineering consulting firm, offering a full range of specialist engineering services across multiple sectors. With approximately 400 people across Australia, we have a strong track record delivering large-scale multidisciplinary projects as well as specialist engineering assignments.

We are looking for a Civil Project Engineer with a focus on stormwater and drainage to join our Newcastle or Sydney team.

This is a varied role working across building infrastructure and multidisciplinary projects, providing civil engineering design and project delivery from concept through to construction. You’ll work closely with clients, architects and other engineering disciplines, taking ownership of your design work and contributing to successful project outcomes.

The role offers a mix of technical design, project coordination, client interaction and site-based work, with the opportunity to continue developing your project leadership capability.

The role

- Deliver stormwater, drainage and civil design across building infrastructure and multidisciplinary projects
- Undertake stormwater management design including conveyance, detention, water quality and associated drainage infrastructure
- Prepare calculations, designs, technical reports, specifications and drawings in accordance with relevant standards and project requirements
- Coordinate civil design with clients, architects and other engineering disciplines, identifying and resolving technical and project issues
- Undertake site inspections, investigations and construction-phase support,



including responding to RFIs and technical queries
- Take ownership of project deliverables, risks, programme and budget while contributing to the development of junior team members

You will have

- A Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification recognised by Engineers Australia
- Demonstrated civil engineering experience within an engineering consultancy, with a solid focus on stormwater and drainage design
- Experience delivering stormwater management solutions including conveyance, detention and water quality
- Proficiency with relevant civil and stormwater design software, ideally including DRAINS, MUSIC and 12D
- Strong project coordination and problem-solving skills, with experience working across multidisciplinary building projects
- Strong communication and client-facing skills, with CPEng/NER achieved or being worked towards

You’ll join a collaborative Newcastle team working on a diverse range of projects, with opportunities to take increasing ownership of project delivery and work alongside specialists from across ACOR’s national business.

We offer flexible working, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to grow your technical and project delivery capability within an employee-owned consultancy.

ACOR is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and already be residing in the country to be considered for this role.

ACOR will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

📌 Project Civil Engineer (Newcastle)
🏢 Acor Consultants
📍 Newcastle