Principal Engineer - Urban Development at Egis Group

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Engineering, Urban Development, Technical Supervision, Project Management, Civil Design, Budget Development, QA Processes, Water Resource Management, AutoCAD, 12D, Drains, Microsoft Project, Design Reviews, Earthworks, Drainage, Utilities

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Egis is a global organisation with over 20,500 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients worldwide. Egis is an organisation with the capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end-to-end capability across the entire design to operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services. We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to join our Urban Development team in Canberra. This is an opportunity to lead impactful projects and make your mark in a collaborative and high-performing environment. Key responsibilities: Provide expert technical advice throughout all project stages—from feasibility and design through to construction, integration, and commissioning Develop budgets and prepare fee proposals Oversee the Urban Development design and drafting program Lead civil design, including earthworks, drainage, car parks, roads, pavements, and utilities Provide guidance and technical supervision to engineers and designers within your service line Manage technical reviews and internal QA processes Undertake project management, bid support, and leadership duties Set department goals and develop actionable implementation plans Enhance engineering application processes. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Chartered Engineer status with NER accreditation. 12+ years’ experience in urban development, land development, greenfield or brownfield projects. Strong technical expertise in civil design with knowledge of relevant guidelines, Australian Standards, and Local Council Planning Schemes. Understanding of water infrastructure, water environments, and water resource management. Proficient in civil design software such as AutoCAD, 12D, Drains, and Microsoft Project. Experienced in QA processes and design reviews. Additional Information Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, flexible, and values-led workplace. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work arrangements, and empower our people to thrive in a collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow a specialist capability, while working on impactful projects that shape communities across Australia and New Zealand. Imagine. Create. Achieve. A sustainable future.

Responsibilities

The Principal Engineer will provide expert technical advice throughout all project stages and oversee the Urban Development design and drafting program. They will lead civil design projects and manage technical reviews and internal QA processes.