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Job Description As a Senior Civil Engineer – Rail at AECOM, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Sydney's transport infrastructure. You'll contribute to the planning, design, engineering, and project management of major rail and transit projects, including Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Light Rail, and the Canberra Light Rail. From initial business case development and concept design through to delivery, your expertise will support the successful implementation of transformative transport solutions across the region.
How you'll make a difference
Contribute tomultidisciplinary rail design projects with a focus on station and corridor design integration
Coordinate across civil and rail disciplines to deliver complex design solutions aligned with client expectations
Drive digital engineering practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration across design teams
Build strong relationships with major Australian rail clients (e.g. Sydney Trains, Sydney Metro, ARTC) and mentor junior team members
Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxesyou could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
5–8 years of civil engineering experience with a strong emphasis on rail design and project delivery
Proven ability in design leadership, coordination, and integration across multiple rail disciplines
Proficiency in digital engineering tools and workflows (e.g. BIM, CDE platforms)
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; CPEng or equivalent (e.g. MICE, IEng) preferred but not essential
Additional Information Why you'll love working with us
Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
Up to 22 weeks parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave
Corporate health insurance discount, free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
Ready to push the limits of what's possible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
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