(AUS-Sydney) Senior Civil Engineer – Rail

Australia – New South Wales, Sydney – AU

**Job Summary**

AECOM are seeking an individual with a passion for civil infrastructure in the rail environment who can help grow the team further through successful delivery of projects with key public and private clients and who is able to work collaboratively in multidiscipline projects.

The focus for this role will be to support a variety of projects in the rail environment predominately, in both a technical and managerial capacity. The opportunities to also work across the roads and urban development markets located across Sydney and Australia is also available and encouraged.

The opportunity is for a candidate who is technically capable of designing flooding and drainage works for rail infrastructure projects, as well as take responsibility for delivering a range of exciting multi-disciplinary projects in their own right as a Design Manager. This includes the management of resources, budgets and timelines to provide quality and timely project completion. You will be required to develop and enhance client relationship and be an active team player.

This role will also assist with preparing proposals and presentations to clients to win work. Project management skills or a desire to undertake project management training is preferred.

**Minimum Requirements**

You will have a general civil and drainage engineering background with experience in working for both government and private sector clients. Your experience would include interfacing with earthworks, drainage, track, services and utilities.

You will have experience leading and working collaboratively with multi-discipline teams including rail systems, urban design and landscape, environment, water, energy and telecommunications.

You will be highly qualified and knowledgeable about rail infrastructure including regional, metro and/or light rail networks.

You will be an experienced senior member of project teams with an understanding of all phases of a development project from planning, through to design and delivery and can demonstrate an ability to liaise with external stakeholders and contractors to deliver positive project outcomes.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar;

* CPEng registered or demonstrate registration in progress;

* Proven relevant engineering experience with a particular focus on infrastructure projects;

* A positive attitude and ability to adapt to change;

* High level of proficiency using industry-standard hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software packages (e.g. DRAINS, WBNM, RAFTS, HEC-RAS and TUFLOW);

* Experience using 12D and CAD software;

* Ability to work independently, with a responsible approach to the delivery of engineering outcomes, supervising junior engineers the selection of appropriate techniques, procedures and methods;

* Competent in exercising sound engineering judgement whilst contributing to the design and development of engineering solutions, identifying constraints, opportunities and buildability issues;

* Proactive management of project financials to ensure planned budgets are met;

* A passion to engage in the creative and innovative development of engineering technology and continuous improvement systems; and

* Ability to collaborate within a team environment and in communicating concepts/ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

**Preferred Qualifications**

* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar

**What We Offer**

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

**Job Category** Engineering – Civil

**Business Line** Water

**Business Group** Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

**Country** Australia

**Position Status** Full-Time

**Requisition/Vacancy No.** 246676BR

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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