- Design & Engineering
- Permanent Contract
- Mid-Senior Level
- Canberra
About Us
Join us in building joyful connected cities.
Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.
Our Urban Development team in Canberra consists of talented Engineers and Designers who are working on innovative, cutting-edge projects. We have built a strong reputation in the region, delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. Joining the ACT team offers the chance to learn from industry leaders and work on projects that will elevate your skills and advance your career. We foster a supportive environment that encourages both personal and professional growth, with a strong focus on work-life balance.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Urban Development team in Canberra. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, drive project delivery, and work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver high-impact outcomes. This is an opportunity to step into a visible, influential role within a highly regarded team.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver high-quality civil design solutions across a range of urban development projects.
- Provide technical oversight and mentor junior engineers and designers.
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and fee proposals.
- Undertake and review detailed civil design, including earthworks, drainage, roads, pavements, utilities, and car parks.
- Liaise closely with architects, landscape architects, planners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Manage project meetings, client communication, and stakeholder engagement.
- Oversee project management activities including reporting, risk management, and QA processes.
- Support business development through bids, proposals, and maintaining robust client relationships.
- Promote continuous improvement in engineering processes, design quality, and delivery.
What do we need from you
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer status (or eligible/near completion) with NER accreditation.
- 6+ years’ experience in civil design preferably for land development, subdivisions, and greenfield/brownfield projects.
- Strong technical expertise with a deep understanding of relevant guidelines, Australian Standards, and Local Council Planning Schemes.
- Proficiency in civil design software such as AutoCAD, 12D, Drains, and Microsoft Project.
- Experience in QA processes, design reviews, and project coordination.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive client and stakeholder relationships.
What's in it for you?
Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.
We are expanding in Australia and New Zealand and are excited for you to join our growing team.
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