Principal Civil Engineer

About the role

Paragon Engineering, a specialist consultancy active across Australia in transport infrastructure, water and wastewater and commercial development, is looking for a Principal Civil Design Engineer to join its rapidly growing team. The role guides structural, geotechnical and drafting specialists on complex, high-value infrastructure and large commercial projects, with particular expertise in soil–structure interaction.

Key responsibilities

• Design and verify stormwater and sewer infrastructure, including pipes, manholes and associated civil works, to Sydney Water and local authority standards
• Assess the structural and geotechnical condition of water and wastewater assets such as sewage pumping stations and treatment facilities, and develop remedial options
• Inspect, assess and load rate bridges and culverts, and develop strengthening, refurbishment and replacement designs
• Design deep foundations, shoring, retaining and ground support systems
• Carry out geotechnical and structural modelling and interpret site investigation, survey and instrumentation data
• Determine construction methods and materials, and estimate quantities and costs

Required profile

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (CPEng highly regarded)
• 10+ years of structural design experience within a consultancy environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in at least two of: water and wastewater infrastructure assessment, bridge or culvert assessment and load rating, deep foundation and shoring design, or ground engineering
• Ability to author engineering reports for asset owners and regulatory authorities
• Excellent client communication and organisational skills, able to manage multiple concurrent projects

Required skills

• FEM and structural analysis software (Robot, Wallap, Revit and other engineering software)
• Structural design and geotechnical modelling

What we offer

• Salary negotiated based on capability and experience, with performance bonuses
• Company vehicle or allowance
• CPD sponsorship
• A genuine pathway to equity and future directorship