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Principal Civil Engineer - Cairns

Cairns, Queensland💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior technical leadership and design authority for complex transport infrastructure projects (bridges, roads, structures) in North Queensland.

Role type

Principal Civil Engineer (Transport Infrastructure)

Builds

Major transport infrastructure projects

Domain

Civil Engineering / Transport Infrastructure

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Technical leadership, design authority, project management, client advisory, mentorship, safety/quality management, business development

Preferred skills

Strategic influence, cross-disciplinary collaboration

Technologies

Queensland TMR standards, design software (implied)

Responsibilities

Provide senior technical leadership across complex transport infrastructure projects; Act as a design authority ensuring technical excellence and compliance; Lead and review high-quality technical reports and design documentation; Manage and oversee small to medium projects including scope and resources; Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers; Contribute to business development through bids and tenders

Seniority

Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on technical oversight

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