Senior/Principal Civil Design Engineer

2 weeks ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Roesner and Hamilton Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Senior/Principal Civil Design Engineer – Roesner & Hamilton Consulting Engineers (Gold Coast / Brisbane)

About Us

Founded in 2018 by, Roesner & Hamilton has grown into an integrated team of over 50 professionals delivering critical transport infrastructure across South East Queensland. We specialise in road, highway, and motorway design, traffic signals, ITS, drainage, pavements, lighting, and more. We work closely with TMR and local governments on high-profile projects including Pacific Motorway upgrades, the Coomera Connector, and Gold Coast Light Rail.

Our multi-stream operations spanning consulting engineering, electrical contracting, and civil contracting, are built on a foundation of safety, innovation, and staff wellbeing.

Why Join Us?

  • Strong forward pipeline of civil design and transport infrastructure projects
  • Established, industry-leading 12d, AutoCAD and BIM systems
  • Supportive, collaborative workplace with snacks, drinks, and regular team BBQs
  • Structured Professional Development Plans, mentoring, and genuine career growth opportunities

Position Overview

As a Senior or Principal Civil Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering major road and infrastructure projects and be supported to deliver projects as Design Manager or Project Manager.


Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver detailed civil designs (roads, intersections, pavements, drainage)
  • Ensure designs meet TMR and local government standards and project specifications
  • Work with multi-disciplinary teams including ITS, lighting and electrical
  • Contribute to project planning, QA, and coordination
  • Project and design management responsibilities with full guidance and support

Requirements

  • A four-degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent which is assessed/accepted by Engineers Australia
  • Strong experience in civil infrastructure design, particularly for TMR and local government
  • Drainage design experience highly regarded
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Eagerness to grow into leadership or project delivery roles
  • RPEQ or working towards registration
  • Current driver's license

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • A strong, stable pipeline of high-quality projects
  • Clear development pathways and mentorship for leadership roles
  • A modern, friendly office environment with snacks, drinks, and regular BBQs
  • A workplace built on technical excellence, safety, and supporting our people

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your civil design career? Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your transport infrastructure design and project management experience, along with your leadership goals via our Work With Us page.

Join a firm where your technical skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact. We look forward to hearing from you

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