Engineer- Roads & Highways (Pavements)

About the job

• Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects
• Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment
• Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities

About SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets. Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. SMEC provides a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

Infrastructure

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The Role

Ready to help shape the future of Sydney's transport infrastructure?

As an Engineer – Roads & Highways (Pavements), you'll work alongside a highly regarded transport team delivering pavement design solutions across major road, highway and transport infrastructure projects throughout New South Wales and across Australia. You'll contribute to the planning, analysis and design of flexible, rigid and composite pavement solutions while developing your technical expertise under the guidance of experienced industry leaders.

Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality outcomes that provide long-term value for clients and communities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver pavement analysis and design solutions for transport infrastructure projects
• Undertake pavement investigations, assessments and rehabilitation studies
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, specifications and design documentation
• Support the delivery of projects in accordance with relevant Austroads guidelines, TfNSW standards and Australian Standards
• Assist with project planning, budgeting and programme management activities
• Coordinate effectively with roads, drainage, structures and multidisciplinary design teams
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Contribute to technical innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

Suitable applicants will be/have:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 1-4 years' experience in pavement design and transport infrastructure projects
• Exposure to flexible and rigid pavement design methodologies
• Working knowledge of Austroads pavement design guides and relevant Australian Standards
• Experience using pavement analysis and engineering software packages
• Strong technical reporting and communication skills
• A collaborative approach and commitment to quality outcomes
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work efficiently
• An interest in continuing to develop as a technical specialist within transport infrastructure

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Carl Thiedeke – [email protected]

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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