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Principal Civil Engineer, Infrastructure Design & Delivery

Sydney, NSW, au💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-21 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead and deliver multi-disciplinary civil infrastructure projects spanning defence, transport, rail, energy, and land development, acting as a trusted advisor to clients.

Role type

Principal Civil Engineer (Infrastructure Design & Delivery)

Builds

Civil infrastructure projects including stormwater, drainage, bulk earthworks, roads, pavements, water, wastewater, and utilities.

Domain

Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure

Required skills

Design management, budget and programme management, primary design execution, client relationship management, cross-disciplinary coordination, risk management, business development, team mentorship

Preferred skills

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) designation, experience with Defence projects, Australian security clearance eligibility

Technologies

DRAINS, 12D, AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver civil infrastructure projects taking responsibility for technical quality, design management, budget and programme; Complete and lead primary design elements across stormwater, drainage, earthworks, roads, and utilities; Build and maintain strong client relationships across defence, government, transport, and energy sectors; Support project delivery excellence through technical verification, design governance, and risk management; Coordinate across disciplines to resolve interfaces and manage project risks; Lead and support business development activities including opportunity identification and proposal preparation.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership and business development scope

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