
Principal Engineer - Civil
AtkinsRéalisSummary
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Engineer - Civil for its Brisbane Corporate Office. This full-time role involves leading and mentoring a team, providing technical expertise on complex, high-risk projects across infrastructure, transport, and built environment sectors. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of civil engineering experience, Chartered status with Engineers Australia, and strong leadership and communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package in a collaborative environment.
Required Skills
Details
- Experience Required
- 15+ years
- Posted
- ~Jun 30, 2026
Description
Job Description
Overview
Discover ADG. As a proud part of the AtkinsRéalis group, ADG is an Australian consulting engineering firm specialising in structural, civil and construction engineering supported by digital and software engineers. We design with purpose creating meaningful solutions that positively impact our clients and communities.
ADG’s track record includes internationally award-winning projects across Australia: Sydney's Quay Quarter Tower, Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves, transport infrastructure with MELConnx in Perth, renewable energy projects across NSW, Hobart International Airport, defence and health infrastructure in Darwin, alongside vital works supporting regional and remote communities across the country and Torres Strait.
At ADG, you'll find the collaborative, close-knit culture of a respected Australian consultancy, backed by the global strength and expertise of the wider group, and a clear mission to design with purpose for a more sustainable future.
If you're a Civil leader looking to grow your career and build a life in one of the world's most livable countries, ADG could be your next move.
Your role
Our Brisbane office is currently seeking to appoint a Principal Engineer - Civil with significant engineering design experience, strong communication skills and the desire to lead and mentor both local and nationally. This is a pivotal role with the Brisbane Civil team to support the successful delivery of complex high-risk projects, provide technical expertise, develop and mentor a team.
Our Civil team works on some of Australia’s largest and most dynamic projects, shaping the built environment, transport networks, precincts and essential infrastructure. You will influence outcomes from early planning through to delivery, working on complex projects where decisions have lasting impact. With a solid pipeline of secured work, the team is positioned for sustained delivery across some of Australia’s most significant projects.
Supported by AtkinsRéalis’ global systems, tools and specialist teams, you can focus on complex civil engineering, innovation and delivery. If you want challenging work with visible, real‑world outcomes, this team delivers.
About you
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Chartered member (CPEng) of Institute of Engineers Australia
- Ideally 15+ years demonstrated experience in civil engineering
- Demonstrated experience at a senior level with strong negotiation and leadership skills
- Strong understanding of civil construction industry
- An innovative and out of the box attitude to solutions and designs
- Ability to critically assess, interpret and communicate information of a complex nature
- Ability to develop and mentor staff
Rewards & benefits
ADG values your professional development and will offer you exposure across all facets of design and project delivery to continue to expand your skillset. We are committed to attracting, retaining and working together to develop our talent. We reward our staff and at every level, we work together to deliver the highest standards in engineering and services delivery alike.
In return for your dedication to this role, you will be rewarded with
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible work environment
- Active social calendar
- Birthday Leave after 12 months of service
- Paid Parental Leave scheme
- Five weeks annual leave after 5 years of service
- Employee assistance program
- ADG promotes an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognised for the impact you make.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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