Senior Civil Engineer (RPEQ) – Queensland Urban Development

About the role

Egis is expanding its Queensland Urban Development team and seeks a technically excellent Senior Engineer (RPEQ) to lead impactful infrastructure projects in Brisbane and across Queensland.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle – from feasibility studies and concept design to detailed design, construction administration and certification.
• Lead the preparation of high‑quality proposal documentation, fee estimation, methodology development and client negotiations.
• Conduct and chair meetings with clients, internal Egis disciplines and external consultants.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, offering technical leadership on project teams.
• Manage projects technically and contractually, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and Australian standards.
• Monitor project finances, track time and cost against budgets and communicate scope changes to clients.
• Review technical deliverables such as reports, detailed designs and construction quality‑assurance data for compliance.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of civil engineering experience, preferably in urban development projects in Queensland.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• RPEQ registration (or willingness to obtain it) – mandatory.
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects to meet client objectives.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, local council planning schemes and greenfield development guidelines.

Required skills

• Civil engineering design (feasibility, concept and detailed design).
• Construction administration and certification.
• Proposal documentation and fee estimation.
• Client liaison and contract negotiation.
• Stakeholder meeting facilitation.
• Technical leadership and mentoring.
• Financial management of projects.
• Review of technical reports, detail designs and QA data.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and Local Council Planning Schemes.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile infrastructure projects shaping Queensland’s future.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team of 50+ professionals.
• Professional development and career progression within a global engineering firm.