Principal Pavements Engineer

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Principal Pavements Engineer to lead the design and delivery of high‑profile aviation, ports and transport projects across Australia. You will combine deep technical expertise with client leadership and business growth, shaping the future of pavement engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Lead pavement design and engineering for complex infrastructure projects, providing technical direction on design, rehabilitation, materials and construction methods.
• Review and approve designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation, and act as a trusted advisor to senior clients.
• Interpret investigation data (FWD, HWD, GPR, LWD, profiler, surface friction testing) and translate it into sound engineering decisions.
• Mentor and develop engineers, building the next generation of pavement specialists.

Required profile

• Degree‑qualified Civil Engineer with ~15 years of pavement engineering experience, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Chartered Engineer and/or RPEV accreditation (or working towards registration).
• Proven track record leading major pavement projects in aviation, ports or transport and developing senior client relationships.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership abilities.

Required skills

• Pavement design and rehabilitation
• Pavement materials and construction methodologies
• Australian pavement design standards and investigation techniques
• FWD, HWD, GPR, LWD, profiler and surface friction testing

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options, alternative start/finish times and part‑time or job‑sharing.
• Up to six weeks of additional annual leave per year and volunteer/representation leave.
• Flexible public holidays and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.