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Principal Engineer (Civil)
Metropolitan Region; Program Delivery & Operations; Infrastructure Management and Delivery; Brisbane
The Technical Services (TS) business unit is a multidisciplinary team providing expertise in design, engineering, surveying, environmental management, and infrastructure asset management to support the Metropolitan Region. Within TS, the Engineering and Design team delivers innovative and sustainable solutions that drive progress and create positive impacts for the organisation and the community.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Engineering & Surveying |
| Classification | PO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/685908/26 |
| Closing date | 06-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | David Gough |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 3066 0916 Access the National Relay Service |
In the role of Principal Engineer (Design), you will manage the engineering input into the development and delivery of the design components of road infrastructure projects. You will provide specialist technical and professional expertise to delegated project activities through effective technical leadership an provide provision of technical advice and services to project managers on design, construction, and maintenance projects.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Review design components and provide Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) certification as required.
• Manage development of the project plan and design budget in the project development phase and monitor the provision of design services against the budget, where delegated.
• Maintain knowledge of, and apply all relevant standards, policies, guidelines, and legislative requirements necessary to support responsible decisions and courses of action for the design and construction of road infrastructure projects. Provide detailed engineering input and advice to ensure designs are practical, constructible, economical and can be safely constructed and maintained.
• Manage delegated projects by accepting responsibility for planning, assigning, directing, supervising, and coordinating work activities across the design team, encourage teamwork and foster a positive attitude toward the achievement of organisational objectives.
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: QLD/685908/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2026
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