Principal / Senior Principal Structural Engineer

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About this role

Company Description

Engeny is part of the Egis Group, is a Multi-Disciplinary Engineering & Environmental consultancy operating across Australia. 

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace built on mutual respect, where different cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences are valued. Our culture is guided by our core values of people, respect, performance and transparency. We empower our people to grow by providing opportunities, challenges and a supportive environment.

We partner with our clients to deliver customised, practical solutions across water management, civil and geotechnical design, and environmental management and approvals. We are committed to building great teams doing innovative work — and we would love you to join us to Impact the Future as part of the Egis Group.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Principal Civil Engineer to join our QLD Civil team. The primary purpose of this position is to lead large-scale rehabilitation and infrastructure works and provide high level technical support and direction in relation to civil engineering services for key projects for our clients.

You will be responsible for:

  • Leading and approving associated technical work directly related to the discipline and in project management capacities
  • Providing technical expertise and advice through all stages of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies, design strategies, construction to system integration and support
  • Manage project work technically and contractually to ensure that it meets technical requirements
  • Lead Quality Assurance, QA, and Quality Control, QC, of Civil design projects
  • Review and sign off on engineering and technical outputs such as reports, engineering principles & studies to ensure compliance to relevant standard
  • Delivery and coordination of projects and proposals
  • Financial management of projects by monitoring the actual time and cost expended on the total project against the budget, informing client of any changes in scope of work or other causes of variances from project resources.
  • Lead a team of engineers, providing technical advice and direction to all employee levels through technical challenges and issues.
  • Participating in client management and business development

Qualifications

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 15+ years’ professional experience in civil and multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects with demonstrated leadership capabilities and exceptional technical expertise in civil engineering within a consultancy environment.

You will also have:

  • Relevant tertiary Civil Engineering degree
  • CPEng and/or RPEQ high desired
  • Extensive QLD experience in concept to execution phases of multi-disciplinary civil design projects including project management, road design, detailed and bulk earthworks design, construction quality assurance, drainage, water management design and general civil works
  • Leadership of projects and proposals, overseeing design, budgets, schedules, client relationships and business development, all while following projects from concept through to construction.
  • Prior experience working on resource projects
  • Strong knowledge and application of applicable Client, Austroads, TMR, Local Government and Regulatory Authority standards relating to civil design and water management
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in preparing technical specifications for design documentation such as reports, drawings, BOQs, and cost estimates.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships, develop business and project manage
  • Proven leadership skills and a desire to train, guide and mentor less experienced engineers
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholders at all levels

Additional Information

The Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration and benefits.
  • A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.
  • Brisbane CBD location with flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
  • An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
  • Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
  • Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
  • Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
  • Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
  • Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
  • Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
  • Supportive leadership based on openness.

With opportunities to work on exciting projects locally and support national projects and operations, this is a fantastic role for a motivated engineer looking for their next career move.  

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

We are expanding in Australia and New Zealand and are excited for you to join our growing team.

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This Principal / Senior Principal Structural Engineer role at egisgroup is based in au, Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, QLD. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This Principal / Senior Principal Structural Engineer position at egisgroup was posted on Aug 18, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Principal / Senior Principal Structural Engineer
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