Civil Engineer - Defence Infrastructure

Civil Engineer - Defence Infrastructure

We are currently recruiting for a proven Civil Engineer to join our Civil team in Sydney. This opportunity provides exposure to a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects in the defence sector and the ability to engage in a variety of tasks.

There are several career paths you may follow within AECOM and our aim is to place people in roles that will help both the individual and team to succeed. We encourage your professional and personal development, and you will receive strong mentoring and support in order to progress your career including obtaining your CPEng.

How you'll make a difference:

• Planning and design of civil engineering infrastructure including roads & transport, stormwater assets (quantity and quality), services/utilities, earthworks
• Work on defence projects from technical specifications to reporting, quantity and cost estimates.
• Support the preparation of tenders and proposals.
• Collaborate with a large number of professionals across a range of teams and geographies, build relationships with internal and external clients across multiple sectors, ensuring client service satisfaction.

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering & ideally, 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills and high quality technical and non-technical report writing.
• Familiar with design standards and practices for civil infrastructure design (for example QUDM, Road Drainage Manual & Austroads).
• Any exposure to Department of Defence projects is highly regarded.
• Process-driven and detail-oriented, with a clear focus on quality, checking and well-structured deliverables.
• A collaborative mindset, comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams and asking the right questions early.

Why you'll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.