Senior Pavement Engineer

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Senior Pavement Engineer with 10+ years of relevant experience to join its Sydney team. You will lead the technical delivery of pavement design and rehabilitation projects across aviation, ports and road transport, working on assets such as airport runways, port hardstands and major roads. You will work directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, take ownership of pavement design decisions, review technical work and help develop the next generation of pavement engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead pavement investigations, design and rehabilitation work from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
• Develop practical pavement solutions that account for loading, materials, construction methods and long-term performance.
• Interpret pavement investigation and testing data, including FWD, HWD, GPR, LWD, profile and surface friction results, and turn them into clear design and rehabilitation recommendations.
• Prepare and review pavement design reports, specifications and drawings, checking that designs meet relevant standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate pavement design with other disciplines and advise clients on design options, technical risks and constructability.
• Mentor junior engineers through design reviews and practical technical guidance.

Required profile

• Degree in civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in pavement investigation, assessment, design and rehabilitation.
• Experience preparing technical deliverables and coordinating multidisciplinary inputs.
• Ability to manage work packages, communicate technical recommendations and mentor junior engineers.
• Chartered professional status, or progress towards it, is desirable.

Required skills

• Pavement investigation and testing interpretation (FWD, HWD, GPR, LWD)
• Strong understanding of pavement materials, performance and design standards and road authority requirements

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
• Up to 6 extra weeks of annual leave per year, volunteer and representation leave.
• Flexible public holidays, allowing swaps of Easter or other holidays.