Senior Engineer- Infrastructure

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy, and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 23,500 employees in over 70 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

The Senior Designer is responsible for providing high-level technical support throughout the design process, including the investigation, development, and preparation of design plans, reports, estimates, and specifications. The role ensures engineering designs comply with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems while delivering project objectives on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Design & Delivery

• Manage design activities for projects of varying complexity and size, including planning, coordination, and resource allocation.
• Ensure all engineering design drawings comply with statutory regulations, company standards, and quality requirements.
• Prepare schedules and allocate resources to achieve project deliverables within established timelines and budgets.
• Liaise with engineers and stakeholders to establish design criteria and ensure project objectives are met.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required.
• Develop and review preliminary and detailed design drawings in accordance with project scope and client requirements.
• Undertake concept, preliminary, and final design development for civil engineering projects.
• Prepare technical specifications, design reports, safety-in-design reports, and project documentation.
• Produce accurate Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and cost estimates for civil engineering projects.

Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Provide advanced technical support and guidance on engineering design projects.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, Australian Standards, and relevant design codes.
• Assess design information for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Complete design checklists, design hold points, and project quality reviews.
• Identify non-conformances and proactively resolve technical challenges.
• Maintain quality standards through thorough review and verification processes.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement by adopting emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate effectively with engineers, drafters, designers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients and sub-consultants.
• Maintain effective communication throughout project delivery.
• Anticipate client requirements and continuously seek opportunities to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.

Mentoring & Team Development

• Promote a culture of technical excellence through coaching, mentoring, and training junior designers and drafters.
• Share technical knowledge and contribute to the development of team capabilities.
• Foster positive working relationships and demonstrate professional integrity.

Essential Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, or a related engineering qualification.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience in civil design, drafting, or a related engineering field.
• Experience working within quality management systems and engineering design environments.
• Proven experience delivering design projects in accordance with Australian Standards and Codes.

Technical Proficiency

Experience with one or more of the following design software applications:

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• 12d Model
• Revit
• Other relevant computational design software

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.