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Principal Civil Engineer

Adelaide, SA, au💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-03 → 2026-09-28

Core

Lead multi-disciplinary civil infrastructure projects (road, rail, defence, energy, water) from planning through delivery, shaping client relationships and business development within AECOM's Adelaide practice.

Role type

Principal Civil Engineer (Infrastructure)

Builds

Road and rail transport infrastructure, defence facilities, energy projects, land developments, and water systems.

Domain

Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Required skills

End-to-end project leadership, technical design management, budget and program control, client relationship management, business development, team mentorship, risk management, cross-disciplinary coordination.

Preferred skills

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) designation, proficiency in DRAINS, 12D, and AutoCAD, knowledge of Austroads standards.

Technologies

DRAINS, 12D, AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Lead projects from planning to delivery ensuring technical quality and design governance; manage client relationships and represent the firm; support business development including proposal preparation; mentor junior engineers; coordinate across disciplines to resolve interfaces and manage risks.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership scope

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