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
We are seeking a Senior Engineer – Roads & Highways, to support the delivery of Roads & Highways projects across Western Australia and nationally.
In this role, you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality civil design solutions across major infrastructure projects. You’ll contribute to technical delivery, support project outcomes, and play a key role in maintaining quality, coordination, and performance across design packages.
This is a great opportunity for a motivated engineer to further develop their design capability, contribute to major projects, and build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Deliver civil design across Roads & Highways projects, producing high-quality engineering outputs
Provide technical input across design packages and support project delivery
Prepare engineering reports and contribute to tender proposals
Ensure all analysis and design work meets relevant standards and client requirements
Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure coordinated, timely delivery
Contribute to the technical success and overall performance of projects and the team
About You
You are a capable Civil Engineer with a background in engineering consultancy and a passion for delivering quality design outcomes.
You will bring:
6+ years’ experience in civil design within infrastructure projects
A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Strong civil design capability, ideally within Roads & Highways projects
Experience using relevant software such as 12d, CIRCLY, and AutoCAD
The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Willingness to undertake occasional travel as required by projects
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 – carl.thiedeke@smec.com
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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SMEC simplifies the complex. We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.
We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.
Our origins date back to the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, one of the engineering wonders of the world, and for the last 75 years we have built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport, water and energy infrastructure projects around the world.
We are specialists in providing design leadership, consulting and advisory expertise across the roads and highways, rail and metro, aviation, hydropower, urban communities and renewable energy sectors.
Today our specialist teams draw on deep expertise and systems thinking to simplify the complex and deliver integrated engineering solutions across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.
For the latest news, visit our newsroom www.smec.com/newsroom or read about the innovations and solutions shaping our communities on our Insights blog Insights (smec.com).
At SMEC, our global workforce is made up of experts who bring unique talent, experience and passion to their fields.
We offer a rewarding career path for enthusiastic and collaborative achievers who are motivated to help us engineer positive change. We’d love to hear from you - for more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com/careers.
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