Engineer (Civil)

4 weeks ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia TMR Transport Academic Partnership Full time

Join to apply for the Engineer (Civil) role at Department of Transport and Main Roads.

The Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (BHTSP) is an infrastructure safety initiative. We're building a continuous applicant pool to support this program. The first round of recruitment will close on 24 September 2025. The Australian and Queensland governments have committed funding to reduce crash severity and frequency on the Bruce Highway, with completion target by 2030. Project priorities are guided by the Bruce Highway Advisory Council and government partners, with a corridor-wide fatigue management strategy informing rest area and stopping place upgrades.

Benefits
  • Annual Registered Professional Engineers Queensland (RPEQ) compensation payment of $8,200
  • Annual reimbursement of professional fees
  • Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40
  • Leave entitlements: Mackay/Townsville/Cairns region 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading; Gympie/Bundaberg/Rockhampton region 4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Locality allowance
  • Corporate discounts from private health providers
  • Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS) for learning and development
  • Relocation assistance
The Role

In the role of Engineer (Civil), with supervision and guidance from senior engineering staff, you will project manage the planning and delivery of road infrastructure projects through contract administration and provision of technical expertise and support to planning, design, construction and maintenance processes. You will ensure effective coordination of key operational activities and resources associated with project management and process development.

Some of Your Responsibilities
  • Assist in selecting the most suitable contract process for project delivery and administer the contract to ensure compliance and successful delivery.
  • Assist the TMR Area Engineer for a local government with the delivery of Road Maintenance Performance Contracts within the District to meet time, cost, safety and quality requirements.
  • Determine appropriate bridge and road maintenance procedures, work instructions and manage road and bridge maintenance tasks.
  • Determine appropriate bridge and road functional layouts to support long-term road network objectives.
  • Calculate quantities of materials, analyse test results, identify non-conformances, determine controls during construction and conduct risk assessment.
  • Under supervision, manage projects or elements of projects, provide support on planning and design to ensure value for money and best practice, ensure quality management procedures are followed and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Liaise with local government and service authorities to develop solutions within the road network.
  • Identify potential problem areas and negotiate design changes where necessary to achieve acceptance.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/658950CAP/25

Location: Cairns, Queensland, Australia


#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Civil Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia AECOM Full time

    OverviewCivil Engineer - Transport Infrastructure - Relocate to Rockhampton – Join AECOM as part of the Transport Team in Rockhampton. Relocation is on offer for the right candidate.As the demand for safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation grows, AECOM provides comprehensive services from concept to completion and beyond. We specialise in...

  • Civil Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia AECOM Full time

    OverviewCivil Engineer - Transport Infrastructure - Relocate to Rockhampton – Join AECOM as part of the Transport Team in Rockhampton. Relocation is on offer for the right candidate.As the demand for safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation grows, AECOM provides comprehensive services from concept to completion and beyond. We specialise in...

  • Graduate Civil Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Stantec Full time

    Stantec Civil Engineering Graduate Program in CairnsStantec is seeking talented Graduates to join our Civil Engineering Graduate Program in the Community Development team in Cairns.What we provideAn award-winning 2-year graduate development program with mentoring, technical support, and encouragement.Access to a global professionals' network offering...

  • Civil Site Engineer

    5 days ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Koppens Developments Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Civil Site Engineer Needed for Main Roads (TMR)Koppens have an established footprint in Water and Wastewater Management, Main Roads and Civil Construction across Far Northern Queensland and the Brisbane areas. We require detail-oriented engineering minds to assist in the delivery of large-scale, community defining projects.About UsKoppens Developments...

  • Engineer (Civil)

    3 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Transport and Main Roads Full time

    OverviewEngineer (Civil) role at Department of Transport and Main Roads. Join the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program and be part of an exciting infrastructure safety improvement initiative for the Bruce Highway. We're building a continuous applicant pool to support this vital program. Applications are welcome at any time, with the first round of...

  • Engineer (Civil)

    3 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Transport and Main Roads Full time

    OverviewEngineer (Civil) role at Department of Transport and Main Roads. Join the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program and be part of an exciting infrastructure safety improvement initiative for the Bruce Highway. We're building a continuous applicant pool to support this vital program. Applications are welcome at any time, with the first round of...

  • Senior Civil Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia AECOM Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Company Description "The team culture at AECOM hits you when you join, its supportive, collaborative and the close team environment is engaging. There are a surprising number of people with decades of experience at AECOM which speaks volumes for the culture; they provide an environment of knowledge sharing and support. Being the global number one engineering...

  • Senior Civil Engineer

    5 days ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia AECOM Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

    Company Description"The team culture at AECOM hits you when you join, its supportive, collaborative and the close team environment is engaging. There are a surprising number of people with decades of experience at AECOM which speaks volumes for the culture; they provide an environment of knowledge sharing and support. Being the global number one engineering...

  • Civil Site Engineer

    5 days ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Koppens Developments Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Experienced Site Engineer Needed for Main Roads (TMR)Koppens have an established footprint in Water and Wastewater Management, Main Roads and Civil Construction across Far Northern Queensland and the Brisbane areas. We require detail-oriented engineering minds to assist in the delivery of large-scale, community defining projects.About UsKoppens Developments...

  • Civil Site Engineer

    7 days ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Koppens Developments Full time $72,349 - $152,684 per year

    Experienced Site Engineer Needed for Main Roads (TMR)Koppens have an established footprint in Water and Wastewater Management, Main Roads and Civil Construction across Far Northern Queensland and the Brisbane areas. We require detail-oriented engineering minds to assist in the delivery of large-scale, community defining projects.About UsKoppens Developments...