About this Senior Civil Engineer role at Aurecon
Senior Transport Planning / Civil Engineer
At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
What you’ll do
As a Senior Transport Planner/ Civil Engineer in our Transport team based in Adelaide, you’ll contribute to South Australian transport infrastructure projects and be part of a collaborative team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineers solutions with people and outcomes in mind.
- Deliver transport planning/ feasibility studies and options assessments for transport infrastructure projects.
- Contribute to transport and civil engineering projects by providing input into road design, drainage, services impacts etc.
- Prepare clear, technically robust reports, assessments and design documentation
- Use engineering judgement to develop and communicate well-reasoned, defensible technical responses
- Review technical analysis and provide practical recommendations that consider the broader project context
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and government stakeholders
- Support project delivery, bids and work-winning activities across the South Australian transport market
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and designers
What you’ll bring
- A degree in Civil Engineering or relevant qualifications in transport planning with experience in transport projects, transport planning or civil infrastructure
- Approximately 7-12 years' experience delivering planning studies, roads, transport or civil infrastructure projects
- Strong transport planning capability, with road or general civil design experience desirable
- Strong technical writing skills and the ability to clearly explain and defend engineering recommendations
- A practical and adaptable approach, with a willingness to work across adjacent transport and civil engineering disciplines
- Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience working within an engineering consultancy or complex infrastructure delivery environment
How we support your growth
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
Who we are
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here, to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.
Ready for your next adventure?
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected].
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.
