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Hybrid · Fortitude Valley, Queensland, AustraliaFull-timePosted 6 months ago
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Come grow with us.
AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey.
Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways.
Everyone belongs at AECOM
We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.
AECOM’s Highways team in Brisbane is growing and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Technical Officer to help deliver some of Queensland’s most important transport infrastructure projects.
With a strong pipeline of work across TMR and major local government clients, this is a role where you’ll step into real design leadership, take ownership of complex packages, and play a key role in shaping how projects are delivered.
How you’ll make a difference
Lead the geometric design of highways, arterial roads and intersections using 12d
Deliver high-quality design aligned with TMR RPDM and Austroads standards
Own complex design packages including:
Horizontal and vertical geometry
Cross sections and corridor modelling
Superelevation and drainage interfaces
Act as a design lead on major TMR projects, coordinating inputs across multidisciplinary teams
Mentor and support designers and junior engineers, building capability across the team
Contribute to innovation in digital engineering, modelling and automation
The qualities that help you thrive
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered
8–10+ years’ experience in civil design, ideally within highways or transport infrastructure
Strong capability in 12d and AutoCAD (essential)
Experience with 12d drainage (highly regarded)
Exposure to Civil 3D, OpenRoads and/or MicroStation (advantageous)
Associate Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
Proven experience delivering TMR, TfNSW, VicRoads or major council projects (e.g. BCC, GCCC)
Confidence working across multidisciplinary teams and managing design interfaces
Why AECOM
You’ll be joining a team delivering major transport projects across Queensland and ANZ, with the backing of a global business and strong local leadership.
Work on high-profile TMR and regional infrastructure projects
Be part of a collaborative national design network
Access support, tools and projects that help you step into technical leadership
Flexible working and a culture that genuinely supports balance
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re a Senior Designer who enjoys owning your work, mentoring others, and delivering high-quality design on major infrastructure projects, we’d love to have a conversation.
Why you’ll love working with us
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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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
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.