Principal Civil Engineer

About the role

Orion Group, a multi-disciplinary land development company with five offices across Queensland and New South Wales and more than 150 employees, is hiring a Principal Civil Engineer for its Brisbane office in the city's CBD. The role suits someone who wants to work on various projects in a friendly, supportive team with a growing market leader.

Key responsibilities

• In partnership with the Engineering Manager, lead the coordination and resourcing of the design team so project and client milestones are met.
• Oversee design operations to keep clients, project managers and authorities well served and deliver to Orion standards.
• Lead project design delivery, coordinating drafting and applying advanced proficiency in 12D/Civil 3D, DRAINS, MUSIC and AutoCAD.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing and fee proposals (including variations) to ensure commercial performance and technical excellence.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and business development, strengthen client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement through compliance with the Quality Management System and Integrated Management System (IMS).

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with RPEQ accreditation (or actively working towards registration).
• At least 8 years' experience in civil engineering design for urban land development projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in Australian Standards and LGA road and drainage design, able to prepare road, lot and drainage strategies independently.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate design and drafting activities with high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Strong leadership, communication and time management skills, able to work autonomously and collaboratively to meet deadlines and budgets.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in 12D/Civil 3D, DRAINS, MUSIC and AutoCAD.
• Hydrological and hydraulic design.

What we offer

• Professional development and mentoring.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Community engagement days and cultural celebration activities.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Team building, social events and sporting activities.
• Paid parental leave.