Senior Technical Officer - Highways at Aecom USA

Cairns, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AutoCAD, Civil Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Delivery Standards, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Coordination, 12d Modelling

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description “Being at the global number one engineering business means that the projects I work on are city-shaping: I feel part of creating the future of Australia!” – Tim Nuttall, Acting Sector Director- Transport, QLD Come grow with us. AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey. Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways. Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer. Job Description How you’ll make a difference Work on a range of transport and highways projects using across Queensland and Nationally Assist with quality assurance to ensure work meets quality standards and quality specifications. Work with various stakeholders including other members of the internal civil design team, engineers and project managers to assist with the design, documentation and coordination on projects. Develop your technical skills in a leading global consultancy with software such as 12d modelling and AutoCAD and contribute to the development of high-quality designs. Experience managing resourcing needs for multidisciplinary transport design teams, with diversity across regional and national project delivery Qualifications What are we looking for from you? Proven experience in AutoCAD as a designer or drafter on Civil Engineering projects A passion and enthusiasm for technical delivery standards and delivering to project timeframes whilst maintaining quality management standards. Ability to ensure designs meet client expectations, technical standards, and governance requirements Excellent written and verbal communication skills Willingness to undergo further training to upskill and continuously develop Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Major project exposure, throughout QLD and Nationally Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Volunteer and representation leave Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Diverse career pathways in a global multidisciplinary consultancy Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! Additional Information AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. State/Province: Queensland Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Townsville, QLD

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Responsibilities

Work on a range of transport and highways projects across Queensland and nationally. Assist with quality assurance and collaborate with stakeholders on design, documentation, and coordination.