Welcome to the Engineering and Design team, where innovation and expertise come together to deliver solutions that support our organisation and communities. We are a skilled team committed to achieving high-quality engineering and design outcomes that promote progress, sustainability, and positive change.

Technical Services (TS) is a multidisciplinary business unit within the Metropolitan Region, providing expertise in design, engineering, surveying, geospatial analysis, environmental management, and cultural heritage services. TS also manages a range of infrastructure assets across the region. Its focus is on delivering effective technical solutions while managing risks to support safe, sustainable, and reliable outcomes.

Job details

So, why join us?

Imagine being challenged daily, given clear paths for professional training and career development and having the ability to transfer to some of the most beautiful regions in Australia.

You will be working for:

• an organisation that connects Queensland through integrated transport systems
• a department that contributes to the well-being of the larger community
• an employer that values your talent, skills and knowledge and encourages you to excel in your chosen field.

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  699022 26 Role Description (Word, 577KB)