Job Description

Requisition ID: 98518

Job Category: Infrastructure

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

We’ve recently secured a major, career‑defining transport infrastructure project and we’re expanding our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Civil Engineer with strong roads and/or rail track experience who wants to be part of shaping the next generation of transport connections across Australia. If you’re driven by technical excellence, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to contribute to meaningful public infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Civil Engineer at Hatch, you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality road and rail infrastructure solutions across planning, concept, and detailed design phases. Working alongside senior technical leads, you will:

• Work closely with the Roads & Rail Lead to ensure design outputs meet client specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice
• Take technical ownership of assigned engineering work packages, ensuring quality, accuracy, and robust engineering justification
• Strengthen your expertise in geometric and civil engineering principles, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
• Provide guidance and direction to designers and junior engineers, and contribute to internal capability development
• Prepare engineering reports, assessments, design briefs, and supporting technical documentation
• Maintain strong and professional client engagement throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide project management support, including tracking progress against schedule, budget, and scope
• Ensure safety‑in‑design and engineering integrity principles are embedded in all project deliverables
• Review and evaluate design work completed by designers or external parties, ensuring compliance with standards and project requirements

What You Bring

• A recognised degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or actively working toward chartership; RPEQ registration (or ability to obtain) is highly regarded
• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering road and/or rail infrastructure projects, including oversight, review, or guidance of geometric design for state road authorities or rail operators (e.g., DTMR, Transport for NSW, ARTC, Queensland Rail)
• Strong understanding of Australian engineering codes and standards (Austroads, MRTS, ARTC, AS standards)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engineering work to a high standard, on time and within budget

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flat and connected organisation
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.