Civil Engineer

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Northrop Full time

The Company
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 550+ team members across ten offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

The Role
Due to recent growth in clients and repeat business opportunities within the land development and master plan communities sector, we are looking for a Civil Engineer with a passion for greenfield land development to join our Brisbane team.

Our team delivers various types of technically challenging projects across urban renewal / development and municipal infrastructure (earthworks, storm water, sewer, water, pavements, and road design, among others).

As part of our Civil team in Brisbane, you will play a key part in

  • Delivering various land development projects
  • Managing projects and delivery of engineering investigation, assessment, and design and construction management documentation across a range of sectors.
  • Design of roads, bulk earthworks and drainage.
  • Manage and communicate project requirements.
  • Multi-discipline project delivery by utilising a variety of civil design packages.

What we're looking for?
We want you to take control of your career and successfully operate in a highly autonomous, yet supportive, environment with the following attributes:

  • Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Demonstrated experience within a tier 1 and/or tier 2 engineering consultancy.
  • Demonstrated experience as a competent consulting engineer,
  • Experience in preparing detailed design and documentation of roads, intersections, pavements, earthworks, and stormwater drainage.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time, whilst working autonomously.
  • Understanding of local government regulatory frameworks and statuary compliance requirements.
  • Working knowledge of civil design software such as 12D Model and/or Civil 3D.
  • Competent and independent use of other civil modelling software such as DRAINS, MUSIC, HEC-RAS, Autoturn and AutoCAD.
  • Organise and coordinate people and work in a decisive manner.
  • Excellent communication skills - able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly
  • Creative problem-solving skills to continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles
  • Strong team ethic to work collaboratively across multiple offices.
  • Handles interruptions, changes, and challenges

What does working at Northrop look like to you?
At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture. We are proud of our family feel and collaborative working environment.

  • We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you - hybrid/wfh/remote
  • Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave)
  • Salary income protection insurance
  • Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture
  • We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones

If our advertised working arrangement doesn't suit, we still encourage you to apply so we can consider your application.

How to apply?

To apply for this role, please submit a comprehensive resume as well as a brief covering letter by clicking on the "Apply" tab.

To arrange a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity please contact our Talent Acquisition Manager Lewis Crosbie at or on

If this role is not quite what you are after but are interested in finding out more about future opportunities with Northrop, please head over to our EOI link:

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.

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