Total 18 Senior Executive civil engineer job vacancies in Australia

What will a day in this role look like: 

• Delivering drafting and design on civil and transport projects  
• Complete drafting reviews on design drawings prepared by others in the team 
• Mentor/lead juniors in the drafting and design team and wider Adelaide team.  
• Working co-operatively with team members whilst liaising with engineers and drafters (both locally and internationally) to ensure timely delivery of design deliverables. 
• Maintaining, developing, and retaining the highest standard of technical design skills.  
  
  The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.  

Our global Buildings and Places business line brings together a versatile and collaborative term of urban planning, building design and engineering professionals working to create liveable, sustainable, and equitable cities.

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our building services team, based in Melbourne.

What will a day in this role look like:

• Lead the delivery of comprehensive mechanical design services throughout the entire project lifecycle, across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, aviation, healthcare, education, and defence.
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation and oversee mechanical engineering components for major projects across Australia, ensuring excellence in execution.
• Expand your technical expertise by taking on Project Management responsibilities on select projects, and actively identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior engineers within the wider AECOM team, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineers on projects across Australia.

Our global Buildings and Places business line brings together a versatile and collaborative term of urban planning, building design and engineering professionals working to create liveable, sustainable, and equitable cities.

Due to internal promotions, we are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our building services team, based in Melbourne. This presents an opportunity to work on a variety of projects in the health, aviation, commercial and defence sectors.

What will a day in this role look like:

• Be influential in the preparation of technical design documentation on building services projects across a variety of industries and market sectors. Work closely with a team of experience, multidisciplinary engineers in major projects contributing to project planning, design delivery and mentoring junior engineers within the business.
• Contribute to the projects in the broader team, by providing specialised advice on a range of projects, using your knowledge and experience of Australian standards.
• Step up and lead electrical components of major projects across health, aviation, defence and education, commercial projects, delivering exceptional outcomes to our clients.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across our expansive multi-disciplinary engineering team to provide high-level technical advice on some community-defining projects. You will be given exposure to client-facing roles with the support of a Principal Engineer.

What will a day in this role look like:  

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for rail infrastructure projects, including power supply, traction and lighting systems
• Manage and coordinate project teams, ensuring all designs meet client specifications, safety standards and industry regulations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-quality engineering solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Ensure project milestones, budgets and schedules are met while maintaining quality and compliance standards
• Contribute to business development efforts by providing technical expertise during proposal stages and building strong client relationships

As a result of a healthy project pipeline, AECOM’s Mining and Industrial team has an opportunity for a Structural Engineer with strong project management and technical experience to join the talented team based in Perth. Working as part of a dynamic, consulting environment, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of large multidisciplinary projects within the Mining , Refining, and Industrial sectors.

Our team of industry experts will support the development of your technical and project management capabilities, giving you the opportunity to work across all project phases from studies through to detailed engineering and execution. Working across mining, minerals processing, chemicals and refineries will give you a broad exposure and help build your career.  

What will a day in this role look like:

• Collaborate with industry leaders and technical specialists whilst working as part of a dynamic and consultative team on major mining projects both across Australia and internationally.
• Gain exposure to major mining, heavy industry or industrial operations projects across all phases of the project lifecycle from studies through to detailed engineering and execution.
• Actively participate in the preparation of technical reports and design documentation using your experience as a Structural Engineer i
• Utilising your relevant experience, assist with the development of our upcoming engineers and graduates by advising and mentoring the next generation of engineering consultants.
• Work closely with a team of multi-disciplinary engineers on large projects ensuring project quality, time and budget commitments are met. 

As a result of a significant project pipeline, AECOM's Western Australian Resource and Industry Business Line has an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the successful completion of projects across Western Australia, Australia and Globally.

Working as part of a dynamic, consulting environment, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects within Mining and associated Industries, such as surface, underground mine operations and within Iron Ore, Alumina, Gold, Manganese Ore etc.

Our team of industry experts and network of technical specialists will support the development of your technical and project management capabilities, giving you the opportunity to support project delivery to a broad range of clients and industry sectors. Working across mining, renewable energy, power and defence will give you a broad exposure and help build your career.  

What will a day in this role look like?

• Consulting with large Mining clients with a particular focus on mining infrastructure, materials handling and non-process infrastructure for brownfield and greenfield assets (specifically crushing, screening and bulk materials handling).
• As a Mechanical Engineer with AECOM you will provide Project Engineering and technical leadership for the project and studies.
• Act as focal point for the client, including interacting and building relationships with the clients.
• Use your experience as an Engineer to deliver technical outcomes for the project.
• The benefit of Perth based, with the opportunity to get involved in site based projects where you can visit (day trips) and work on site as required
• Agility in approaching workload, with the ability to move into projects at short notice and deliver high-quality work output.

Our R&I team have an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Mackay office. This role will be focused on enhancing our local electrical engineering capabilities, capacity and client base. You will utilize your strong communication and technical skills to up-skill the current team and work on a range of projects.

What will a day in this role look like:
 

• Manage electrical components of projects across all phases of the project lifecycle including: feasibility studies, detailed design, procurement assistance, site construction and commissioning.
• Collaborate with skilled engineers across a range of diverse projects within resources / industrial, transport infrastructure, water and buildings.
• Provide technical advice on local sustaining capital projects and studies whilst contributing to workshare projects with lager metropolitan offices on ‘city changing’ projects.
• Mentor, develop and guide junior engineers whilst playing an active part in growing your team in size and capability.

Our Energy Team in Sydney have created an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our 'Renewables, Generation & Advisory' team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be actively involved in an innovative and highly motivated team of energy professionals and be instrumental in delivering landmark projects throughout Australia and New Zealand.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer within the team, you will actively participate in and contribute to the winning, management, and delivery of moderate to large-scale projects whilst enhancing client and working relationships.

You will also inspire and support the development and training of leading-edge technical skills and understand how to practically apply them in ways that add value to AECOM and its clients. 

AECOM is expanding its dynamic Civil Infrastructure business in Sydney and are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team.

Working with a high performing team of engineers, scientists, designers and drafters with a passion for digital delivery, you will be supporting the team in winning, managing and delivering projects across a diverse range of transport and civil infrastructure projects.

This role is tailor-made for an individual who is passionate about developing into a future leader, who loves working with people and has the passion to mentor and lead teams aligned with AECOM’s vision to build a better world.

Main Responsibilities:

• Providing technical design on multi-disciplinary project teams in delivering concept designs, detailed designs, and assessments across transport and civil infrastructure projects.
• Being proactive to deliver high-quality and timely technical outputs that meet client expectations
• Contributing to our high-performing, engaged and supportive team culture
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues to foster learning and knowledge sharing within the team

About You:

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will be engaged, excited by project delivery and the successful integration of varied specialist and multi-disciplinary stakeholders.

What are we looking for from you?

• Consulting experience on Civil Transport Infrastructure projects within a design (including design & construction) environment.
• Design experience that demonstrates the development and evaluation of options to arrive at a preferred solution.  Demonstrated experience working to TfNSW standards.
• Working knowledge of related disciplines including civil, rail, drainage and geotechnical engineering.
• Project management experience and a commitment to exceptional client service.
• The confidence to utilise your reputation in bringing business to AECOM through networking and delivering high quality work.

In joining our dynamic and market-leading team, you will contribute to the delivery of our growing portfolio of large infrastructure projects across NSW, Australia, and the broader region and provide our range of clients with brilliant and innovative solutions.

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Due to a strong project pipeline, we are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Melbourne Energy Team as a Senior Primary Engineer. This presents an opportunity for an experienced primary systems engineer to work across both transmission and distribution projects.

What will a day in this role look like:
 

• Be instrumental in concept and detailed design of substation primary systems and earthing systems for key clients across Australian and New Zealand.
• Lead and oversee projects, including conducting site visits, inspections and writing design reports.
• Interface with clients on existing projects and leverage future opportunities with senior members of the team by partaking in bids
• Provide technical expertise in accordance with project time, quality and cost objectives.
• You will support the Principal Engineers and develop design associated with HV systems including cable rating, earthing, lightning protection and insulation coordination studies

AECOM is expanding its dynamic Civil Infrastructure business in Sydney and are looking for an experienced Senior Water Engineer to join our Water Infrastructure team.

In joining our dynamic and market-leading team, you will contribute to the delivery of our growing portfolio of large infrastructure projects across NSW, Australia, and the broader region and provide our range of clients with brilliant and innovative solutions.

As a Senior Water Engineer, you will be empowered to lead and run your own projects, driving your career forward, working in an international consultancy. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our internal and external clients across multiple sectors, strengthening your profile across the industry.

You will have world class people around you to achieve your results, including (but not limited to) our renowned structural engineering and ground engineering teams based in the same office and supported on a global scale.  Part of your role will include some supervision and mentoring of our professional engineers, graduates and undergraduates.

Due to a healthy project pipeline, we are looking for a Senior ICT & Security Engineer to join our team to work on a variety of projects including defence, health, education, sports infrastructure, aviation and justice.

What will a day in this role look like:

• Deliver technical design and documentation of ICT and Security systems ranging from structured cabling systems, active networks, WLAN, IPTV, audio-visual systems, video conferencing, CCTV, electronic access control, intruder alarm, intercom, perimeter intrusion detection and Type 1A security alarm systems.
• Work collaboratively, with a national team on project costing, client engagement, contractor management and bids / tenders.
• Use your multi-disciplinary project experience and communication skills to mentor and guide junior engineers in the business on a variety of projects.
• Liaise with clients on site investigations and providing them with cost effective, technically sound solutions on their projects.

AECOM’s dynamic Water group in Melbourne is growing and we are looking for an experienced and motivated Principal Civil Engineer to join our Water Infrastructure team. AECOM is in an exciting period of growth and is fully invested in doubling the size of our Civil Infrastructure team in Victoria.  A key part of this role will be working with clients, building relationships, growing our team size and pipeline of work.

This role presents an opportunity to fast-track your technical skills, working with a range of specialists across the globe, delivering a wide range of infrastructure projects while establishing and building existing client relationships and providing mentorship and coaching to our emerging professionals. A minimum of ten years' relevant experience is required with a preference for twelve or more.

Our Victorian Water team is helping to deliver major infrastructure programs encompassing strategic planning and asset management, concept and detailed design, construction and commissioning support both locally, interstate and in New Zealand. The focus of this role will be to support a variety of major projects, predominately within the Water, Transport (road, rail and air) and private sector markets in Victoria. In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to support our offices across Australia and New Zealand, and to collaborate with other geographies as part of the global AECOM network.

Our services include network and treatment planning and design for water, wastewater and recycled water projects, with a key focus on supporting sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve. In joining our energetic and market-leading team, you will contribute to the delivery of our growing portfolio of major infrastructure projects within Victoria and across Australia, and provide our range of clients with contemporary, innovative solutions.

Why AECOM?

With AECOM, you’re joining a Fortune 500 company and global leader in the delivery of water services, with over 50,000 staff and nearly 5,000 dedicated water specialists. Whether it is through our water academy, our technical practice groups, or mobilising our global leads in the delivery of our projects – AECOM can truly bring global expertise to local delivery. This in turn allows our team to work on flagship national water projects.

Our local water and asset management team pride themselves on an inclusive, equitable culture that promotes participation and diversity of thought - the best people, supporting our clients and communities through innovative, integrated water solutions. We are committed to environmental, social and governance outcomes on our projects, and actively contribute to thought leadership within the water industry, including contribution to industry events such as OzWater, and engagement of leading industry bodies such as Engineers Australia, WSAA and VicWater.

This role is a great opportunity to make your mark as part of a team with a strong growth trajectory, and a healthy pipeline of major projects, underpinned by a robust approach to partnerships with complimentary consultants and contractors in the industry.

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Transmission Lines Engineer to join our Transmission & Distribution team in Sydney.

Our energy business across Australia and New Zealand is fast responding to, and rapidly transitioning to a low carbon and renewable energy future. We are seeing unprecedent investment in utility scale renewable energy projects and decarbonisation opportunities across our client base.

The Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer will be responsible to work with and across a strong Transmission and Distribution Team and to provide the appropriate technical support, business development and deliver quality project outcomes on time and on-budget delivery.

This position requires you to be responsible for the development of the transmission line design, specifications, and interface with other disciplines on design issues across all project aspects.

You will be given the unique opportunity to work with our key clients who are about to embark on an ambitious major transmission works program of a scale not seen in the Australian electricity sector in many decades.

AECOM’s Water Team in Perth is currently looking for a proven water resources engineer, who has a passion for technical excellence and is keen to further develop their experience in delivering multi-disciplinary projects in a global organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral role in the strategic vision and growth of the team, mentoring and developing emerging engineers to shape our future professionals while working on a range of projects including residential/commercial development planning, mining development, transportation infrastructure and water infrastructure.

What will a day in this role look like:

• Work on a variety of projects, leading and delivering hydraulic/hydrologic modelling support whilst focusing on technical excellence.
• Preparation of tenders and proposals.
• Collaborate with a large number of professionals in a range of geographies and build relationships with internal and external clients across multiple sectors, ensuring client service satisfaction.
• Opportunities to coach a range of junior professionals, fostering the growth and development of the team.

AECOM is expanding its dynamic Civil Infrastructure business in Sydney and are looking for an experienced Senior Water Engineer to join our Water Infrastructure team.

In joining our dynamic and market-leading team, you will contribute to the delivery of our growing portfolio of large infrastructure projects across NSW, Australia, and the broader region and provide our range of clients with brilliant and innovative solutions.

As a Senior Water Engineer, you will be empowered to lead and run your own projects, driving your career forward, working in an international consultancy. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our internal and external clients across multiple sectors, strengthening your profile across the industry.

You will have world class people around you to achieve your results, including (but not limited to) our renowned structural engineering and ground engineering teams based in the same office and supported on a global scale.  Part of your role will include some supervision and mentoring of our professional engineers, graduates and undergraduates.

What will a day look like in this role ?

• You will be working with a high performing multi-disciplinary teams across Australia and internationally.
• Get involved in detail design of highways, major arterial roads, public transport and active transport infrastructure
• Support Principal and above engineers with technical delivery and project management of projects.
• Work closely with our clients to solve their transport problems.

You will be supporting the team in winning, managing and delivering projects across a diverse range of transport infrastructure projects for private and public sector clients.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in successfully winning and delivering Civil Infrastructure projects to a high standard, within budget and on time;
• Passionate about developing yourself to be a future leader and initiator of our local strategy to grow the CI and Industrial groups capability;
• Love working with people and passion to mentor and lead teams plus interact with customers;
• 8+ years’ experience in a work winning / engineeering delivery position.

Your ability to mentor others, deliver on promise and building / maintain strong client relationships will be key to your success in this role.