Hybrid Senior Civil Engineer

at Aurecon

• Job title: Senior Civil Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Adelaide, Australia

About the role

• Senior Civil Engineer leading civil design projects across diverse sectors at Aurecon. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil engineering design across complex built ‑ environment projects, including site development, drainage, pavements and access
• Prepare and review civil design outputs, drawings and specifications, ensuring quality, compliance and constructability
• Resolve design gaps and coordinate interfaces across disciplines within multidisciplinary project teams
• Apply engineering judgement to address complex technical challenges on constrained sites
• Support and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and constructive feedback
• Contribute to planning and resourcing of design packages or workstreams within larger projects
• Engage with internal stakeholders and project teams to support positive client outcomes
• Promote safe, sustainable and compliant engineering design in line with industry standards

Requirements

• Strong experience as a civil engineer within the built environment, ideally in a consultancy environment
• Proven capability delivering civil design on building ‑ led or precinct projects rather than council ‑ focused planning works
• Experience supporting or leading components of large, complex projects
• Defence or defence ‑ adjacent project experience is desirable but not essential
• Proficiency with standard civil engineering design software (e.g. 12D, Civil 3D or similar)
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
• Confidence working across multiple stakeholders and managing priorities
• Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Working toward, or eligibility for, professional engineering accreditation is advantageous

Benefits

• Exposure to a portfolio of high ‑ profile, technically interesting projects
• Technical leadership opportunities within a large, multidisciplinary team
• Genuine flexible working arrangements — including part ‑ time options (4 days per week considered)
• A supportive and inclusive culture where learning, mentoring and collaboration are encouraged
• A workplace recognised by the AFR as a 2026 Best Place to Work for elevating the human experience at work